Overview
Arakura School is a state contributing school in Wainuiomata, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 140 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 500.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Postcode5048
School ID2802
Student Background
Total Roll140
European/Pakeha Students64.3%
Maori Students57.1%
Pacific Students20.7%
Asian Students6.4%
Student Background
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)