Postgate School vs Te Kura Māori o Porirua
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.
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
| Measure | Postgate School Whitby, Wellington | Te Kura Māori o Porirua Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 176 | #36 of 46 |
| National rank | #989 of 1,559 | #305 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 328 | 324 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 506 |
| Total roll | 328 | 324 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 99.7% |
| Pacific students | 55.5% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.postgate.school.nz | www.kura-porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Postgate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 39.9).
- •Postgate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 506).
- •Postgate School does better on roll size (328 vs 324).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -12.6%).
- •Postgate School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 324.
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 Postgate School better than Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Postgate School ranks higher (45.5 vs 39.9 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 Postgate School and Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Postgate School: 461. Te Kura Māori o Porirua: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Postgate School and Te Kura Māori o Porirua rank in Wellington?
Postgate School is 127th of 176 and Te Kura Māori o Porirua is 36th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).