State · Contributing · Co-ed
Russell School (Porirua East)
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Cannons Creek, Porirua, with 112 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Russell School (Porirua East), Ministry school number 2983 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
112students
Russell School (Porirua East) had 112 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 112 students on the roll, so they sum to about 132%, 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
Russell School (Porirua East) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maraeroa School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 152 | 0.7 km |
| Natone Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 0.7 km |
| Porirua College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 578 | 0.8 km |
| Corinna School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 137 | 0.8 km |
| Cannons Creek School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 132 | 0.9 km |
| Brandon Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 167 | 1.0 km |
| Holy Family School (Porirua) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 154 | 1.2 km |
| Windley School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 183 | 1.3 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
Compare with a similar school
- Russell School (Porirua East) vs Maraeroa School
- Russell School (Porirua East) vs Natone Park School
- Russell School (Porirua East) vs Corinna School
Common questions
What year levels does Russell School (Porirua East) cover?
Russell School (Porirua East) is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Russell School (Porirua East)?
112 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Russell School (Porirua East) have an enrolment zone?
No. Russell School (Porirua East) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Russell School (Porirua East) a state school?
Russell School (Porirua East) is a state school.