Overview
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai is a state full primary school in Featherston, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 140 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 497 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Wairarapa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Wairarapa District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode5710
MoE School ID2840
Student Demographics
Total Roll140
European/Pakeha78.6%
Maori34.3%
Pacific4.3%
Asian5.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI497
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)