Schools in Waitangirua
Porirua · Wellington
There are 3 schools in and around Waitangirua, Porirua (Wellington) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Tairangi School 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Waitangirua 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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78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review77 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Academic79Outcomes—Retention73Wellbeing82Trajectory61ERO review85 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory62ERO review72
What the record says about Waitangirua schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tairangi School
Tairangi School's 2024 ERO review found most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though senior learners show lower achievement than juniors. Māori and Pacific learners achieve at similar levels to their peers, and the school provides an inclusive environment supporting student wellbeing. School leaders focus on improving outcomes for at-risk learners through evidence-informed planning and authentic learning opportunities.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waitangirua schools
What schools are in Waitangirua?
Waitangirua, Porirua has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Te Kura Māori o Porirua, Natone Park School, Tairangi School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waitangirua?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tairangi School ranks highest among Waitangirua schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waitangirua?
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 Waitangirua 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 Waitangirua address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waitangirua 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).