Porirua Montessori Primary School vs Tairangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 68 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
15 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
151 students
| Measure | Porirua Montessori Primary School Whitby, Wellington | Tairangi School Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #169 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #1435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 15 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 512 |
| Total roll | 15 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 26.7% | 70.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.poriruamontessori.org/ | www.tairangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTairangi School does better on roll size (151 vs 15).
- โขTairangi School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 15.
- โขPorirua Montessori Primary School is a private school while Tairangi School is a state 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 Montessori Primary School better than Tairangi 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 Montessori Primary School and Tairangi School?
About 68 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Waitangirua in Wellington.
How do Porirua Montessori Primary School and Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Porirua Montessori Primary School is unranked and Tairangi School is 169th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).