Russell School (Porirua East)
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Russell School (Porirua East) in brief
Russell School (Porirua East) is a small state co-educational primary school (Year 1–6) in Cannons Creek, Porirua, with 112 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 509 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has no enrolment zone, so any family can apply. It opened in 1858.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Russell School (Porirua East)
18 Fantame Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua
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How enrolment at Russell School (Porirua East) works
- No enrolment scheme is listed for Russell School (Porirua East), so it is open enrolment: a family can apply from any address, with no home zone and no out-of-zone ballot. A place still turns on capacity at the year level you need.
- Year levels: Year 1–6
- Roll size: Small school
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What families ask about Russell School (Porirua East)
- Does Russell School (Porirua East) have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Russell School (Porirua East) teach?
- Russell School (Porirua East) teaches Year 1–6.
- What is Russell School (Porirua East)'s Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 509. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 112 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is February 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1858
- Principal
- Michelle Thwaites
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Schools near Russell School (Porirua East)
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Maraeroa SchoolPorirua East · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.7 km
- Natone Park SchoolWaitangirua · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.7 km
- Corinna SchoolPorirua East · Full Primary (Years 1-8)0.8 km
- Cannons Creek SchoolPorirua East · Contributing (Years 1-6)0.9 km
- Holy Family School (Porirua)Cannons Creek · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.2 km
- Windley SchoolPorirua East · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.3 km
- Glenview School (Porirua East)Porirua East · Contributing (Years 1-6)1.5 km
- Tairangi SchoolWaitangirua · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.6 km
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
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