Side by side
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Porirua Activity Centre
Both schools as the Ministry of Education records them. This site does not rate schools and there is no winner here — the numbers are the numbers, and the judgement is yours.
| Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre | Porirua Activity Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Specialist School | Activity Centre |
| Year levels | Varies | Varies |
| Authority | State | State |
| Students | Co-Educational | Co-Educational |
| Roll | 154 | — |
| Enrolment zone | No | No |
| Suburb | Elsdon-Takapuwahia | Porirua Central |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Both schools from the same extract · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index, side by side
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Which school is better?
This site does not answer that, because the directory data cannot. Roll, year levels and zone status describe a school's shape, not its teaching. For independent evaluation of either school, read their ERO review reports.