Porirua East School vs Porirua School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua East School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
Porirua School
Elsdon ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
141 students
| Measure | Porirua East School Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 176 | #154 of 176 |
| National rank | #1223 of 1,559 | #1307 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 152 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 509 |
| Total roll | 152 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.9% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 37.5% | 63.1% |
| Pacific students | 50.7% | 46.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Elsdon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.poriruaeast.school.nz | www.porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 30.9).
- โขPorirua East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 509).
- โขPorirua East School does better on roll size (152 vs 141).
- โขPorirua East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs 15.9%).
- โขPorirua East School is the larger school with 152 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 Porirua East School better than Porirua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua East School ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.9 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 Porirua East School and Porirua School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Elsdon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Porirua East School: 500. Porirua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Porirua East School and Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Porirua East School is 145th of 176 and Porirua School is 154th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).