Porirua Montessori Primary School vs Te Kura Māori o Porirua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 314 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
| Measure | Porirua Montessori Primary School Whitby, Wellington | Te Kura Māori o Porirua Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #36 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #305 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 15 | 324 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 506 |
| Total roll | 15 | 324 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40% | 99.7% |
| Pacific students | 26.7% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.poriruamontessori.org/ | www.kura-porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua does better on roll size (324 vs 15).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua is the larger school with 324 students compared with 15.
- •Porirua Montessori Primary School is a private school while Te Kura Māori o Porirua 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 Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
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 Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Waitangirua in Wellington.
How do Porirua Montessori Primary School and Te Kura Māori o Porirua rank in Wellington?
Porirua Montessori Primary School is unranked and Te Kura Māori o Porirua is 36th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).