Porirua Activity Centre vs Porirua East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 664 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua ยท State activity centre
Porirua East School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | Porirua Activity Centre Porirua, Wellington | Porirua East School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #145 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #1223 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 500 |
| Total roll | โ | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 37.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 50.7% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | โ | www.poriruaeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 569).
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 Porirua Activity Centre better than Porirua East 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 Porirua Activity Centre and Porirua East School?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Porirua and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Porirua Activity Centre: 569. Porirua East School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Porirua Activity Centre and Porirua East School rank in Wellington?
Porirua Activity Centre is unranked and Porirua East School is 145th of 176 among activity centre schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).