Maraeroa School vs Russell School (Porirua East)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 707 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
| Measure | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington | Russell School (Porirua East) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 176 | #170 of 176 |
| National rank | #1376 of 1,559 | #1438 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 151 | 112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 509 |
| Total roll | 151 | 112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.7% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 72.2% | 73.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maraeroa.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Maraeroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 25.0).
- •Russell School (Porirua East) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 515).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll size (151 vs 112).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -10.3%).
- •Maraeroa School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 112.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maraeroa School better than Russell School (Porirua East)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraeroa School ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maraeroa School and Russell School (Porirua East)?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraeroa School: 515. Russell School (Porirua East): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraeroa School and Russell School (Porirua East) rank in Wellington?
Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 and Russell School (Porirua East) is 170th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).