Papakowhai School vs Te Kura Māori o Porirua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
| Measure | Papakowhai School Papakowhai, Wellington | Te Kura Māori o Porirua Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 176 | #36 of 46 |
| National rank | #231 of 1,559 | #305 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 476 | 324 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 506 |
| Total roll | 476 | 324 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 99.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakowhai | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.papakowhai.school.nz | www.kura-porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papakowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.8 vs 39.9).
- •Papakowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 506).
- •Papakowhai School does better on roll size (476 vs 324).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -7.7%).
- •Papakowhai School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 324.
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 Papakowhai School better than Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papakowhai School ranks higher (76.8 vs 39.9 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 Papakowhai School and Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papakowhai and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakowhai School: 387. Te Kura Māori o Porirua: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakowhai School and Te Kura Māori o Porirua rank in Wellington?
Papakowhai School is 37th of 176 and Te Kura Māori o Porirua is 36th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).