Overview
Heretaunga College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Trentham, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 894 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 471 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityUpper Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode5018
MoE School ID251
Student Demographics
Total Roll894
European/Pakeha75.3%
Maori27.4%
Pacific7.5%
Asian10.7%
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 EQI471
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)