Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano vs Te Kura Māori o Porirua
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 46 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
| Measure | Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano Ōtaki, Wellington | Te Kura Māori o Porirua Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 46 | #36 of 46 |
| National rank | #375 of 486 | #305 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 203 | 324 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 506 |
| Total roll | 203 | 324 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97% | 99.7% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ōtaki | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.wrm.school.nz | www.kura-porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.9 vs 30.5).
- •Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 506).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua does better on roll size (324 vs 203).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -2%).
- •Te Kura Māori o Porirua is the larger school with 324 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano better than Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Māori o Porirua ranks higher (39.9 vs 30.5 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 Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Ōtaki and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano: 504. Te Kura Māori o Porirua: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and Te Kura Māori o Porirua rank in Wellington?
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano is 42nd of 46 and Te Kura Māori o Porirua is 36th of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).