Porirua Activity Centre vs Wellington S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua ยท State activity centre
Wellington S D A School
Porirua ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
107 students
| Measure | Porirua Activity Centre Porirua, Wellington | Wellington S D A School Porirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #122 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #876 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Activity Centre | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 107 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 453 |
| Total roll | โ | 107 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 64.5% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Porirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | โ | www.wellingtonsda.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWellington S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 569).
- โขPorirua Activity Centre is a state school while Wellington S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wellington S D A 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 Wellington S D A School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Porirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Porirua Activity Centre: 569. Wellington S D A School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Porirua Activity Centre and Wellington S D A School rank in Wellington?
Porirua Activity Centre is unranked and Wellington S D A School is 122nd of 176 among activity centre schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).