Porirua School vs Rata Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porirua School
Elsdon ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
141 students
Rata Street School
Naenae ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
326 students
| Measure | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington | Rata Street School Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 176 | #161 of 176 |
| National rank | #1307 of 1,559 | #1361 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 141 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 507 |
| Total roll | 141 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.9% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 63.1% | 45.4% |
| Pacific students | 46.8% | 27% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elsdon | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.porirua.school.nz | www.ratastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.9 vs 28.4).
- โขRata Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 509).
- โขRata Street School does better on roll size (326 vs 141).
- โขPorirua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.9% vs -15%).
- โขRata Street School is the larger school with 326 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 School better than Rata Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua School ranks higher (30.9 vs 28.4 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 School and Rata Street School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Elsdon and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Porirua School: 509. Rata Street School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Porirua School and Rata Street School rank in Wellington?
Porirua School is 154th of 176 and Rata Street School is 161st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).