Ngati Toa School vs Porirua School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
144 students
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
| Measure | Ngati Toa School Titahi Bay, Wellington | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 176 | #154 of 176 |
| National rank | #1324 of 1,559 | #1307 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 144 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 509 |
| Total roll | 144 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75.7% | 63.1% |
| Pacific students | 38.2% | 46.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Titahi Bay | Elsdon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ngatitoa.school.nz/ | www.porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (30.2 vs 30.9).
- •Ngati Toa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 509).
- •Ngati Toa School does better on roll size (144 vs 141).
- •Porirua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.9% vs -11%).
- •Ngati Toa School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 141.
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 Ngati Toa School better than Porirua School?
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 Ngati Toa School and Porirua School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Titahi Bay and Elsdon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngati Toa School: 495. Porirua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngati Toa School and Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Ngati Toa School is 157th of 176 and Porirua School is 154th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).