State-integrated · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Bishop Viard College
A state-integrated secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Porirua Central, Porirua, with 398 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Bishop Viard College, Ministry school number 256 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
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Bishop Viard College had 398 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 398 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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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 →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Bishop Viard College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porirua Activity Centre | Activity Centre | — | — | 0.4 km |
| Porirua East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 147 | 0.8 km |
| Wellington S D A School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 106 | 1.1 km |
| Porirua School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 136 | 1.2 km |
| Mana College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 511 | 1.5 km |
| Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre | Specialist School | — | 154 | 1.7 km |
| Windley School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 183 | 1.7 km |
| Holy Family School (Porirua) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 154 | 1.7 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Bishop Viard College cover?
Bishop Viard College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Bishop Viard College?
398 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Bishop Viard College have an enrolment zone?
No. Bishop Viard College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Bishop Viard College a state school?
Bishop Viard College is a state-integrated school.