Schools in Cannons Creek
Porirua · Wellington
There are 4 schools in and around Cannons Creek, Porirua (Wellington) — 2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Russell School (Porirua East) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Cannons Creek ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · Contributing · 112 students · EQI 475–509
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory37ERO review60 - View profile →
65
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing77Trajectory31ERO review75 - View profile →
65
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing85Trajectory11ERO review81 - 4Porirua College
Cannons Creek · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 584 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic59Outcomes10Retention76Wellbeing27Trajectory68ERO review77
What the record says about Cannons Creek schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Porirua College
Porirua College's Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six key areas as of June 2023, with compliance confirmed in Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. The school provides access to Alternative Education provision through Praxis in Porirua. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Cannons Creek schools
What schools are in Cannons Creek?
Cannons Creek, Porirua has 4 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Porirua College, Brandon Intermediate, Holy Family School (Porirua), Russell School (Porirua East). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Cannons Creek?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Russell School (Porirua East) ranks highest among Cannons Creek schools (68/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Porirua College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Cannons Creek?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Cannons Creek does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Cannons Creek address.
Decile or EQI — how are Cannons Creek schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).