Natone Park School vs Russell School (Porirua East)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 737 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
| Measure | Natone Park School Waitangirua, Wellington | Russell School (Porirua East) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 176 | #170 of 176 |
| National rank | #1445 of 1,559 | #1438 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 103 | 112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 509 |
| Total roll | 103 | 112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 70.9% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 38.8% | 73.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waitangirua | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.natone.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (24.2 vs 25.0).
- •Russell School (Porirua East) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 525).
- •Russell School (Porirua East) does better on roll size (112 vs 103).
- •Natone Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -10.3%).
- •Russell School (Porirua East) is the larger school with 112 students compared with 103.
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 Natone Park School better than Russell School (Porirua East)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Natone Park School and Russell School (Porirua East)?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Waitangirua and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Natone Park School: 525. Russell School (Porirua East): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Natone Park School and Russell School (Porirua East) rank in Wellington?
Natone Park School is 171st of 176 and Russell School (Porirua East) is 170th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).