Overview
Porirua College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Cannons Creek, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 609 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 529.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionPorirua City
RegionWellington
Postcode5240
School ID255
Student Background
Total Roll609
European/Pakeha Students14.1%
Maori Students36.9%
Pacific Students70.3%
Asian Students8.2%
Student Background
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI529
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)