Schools in Takapuwahia
Porirua · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Takapuwahia, Porirua (Wellington) — 1 secondary. Mana College 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Takapuwahia 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.
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/ 100 composite
Academic72Outcomes23Retention78Wellbeing60Trajectory58ERO review75
What the record says about Takapuwahia schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mana College
Mana College achieved significant improvement in NCEA outcomes since 2014, with most students gaining Level 1 and Level 2, and narrowing achievement gaps between groups at junior levels. The school has strong leadership supporting innovation and a collaborative culture responsive to student cultures and wellbeing. A limited statutory manager is currently active at the school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Takapuwahia schools
What schools are in Takapuwahia?
Takapuwahia, Porirua has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Mana College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Takapuwahia?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mana College ranks highest among Takapuwahia schools (58/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Takapuwahia?
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 Takapuwahia 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 Takapuwahia address.
Decile or EQI — how are Takapuwahia 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).