New ZealandWellingtonCrofton DownsCrofton Downs Primary School

Crofton Downs Primary School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Crofton Downs, Wellington · Major urban area
office@cdps.school.nz 04-4792429
151Roll
357EQI
YesEnrolment Scheme
Crofton Downs

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
357-106
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
151
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
9.3%-22.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2%-9.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Crofton Downs Primary School is a state contributing school in Crofton Downs, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 151 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 357 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Wellington City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6035
MoE School ID2823

Student Demographics

Total Roll151
European/Pakeha78.1%
Maori9.3%
Pacific2%
Asian21.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
78.1%
Maori
9.3%
Pacific
2%
Asian
21.2%
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 EQI357
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)