New ZealandWellingtonFeatherstonKahutara School

Kahutara School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Featherston, Wellington · Rural other
office@kahutara.school.nz 06-3088427
Roll82enrolled students
EQI456+1 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI456
vs National+1 (avg 455)
Roll82
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Kahutara School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
456-7
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
82
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.2%-8.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.9%-6.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kahutara School is a state full primary school in Featherston, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 82 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 456 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. 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 SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Wairarapa District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode5771
MoE School ID2868

Student Demographics

Total Roll82
European/Pakeha85.4%
Maori23.2%
Pacific4.9%
Asian2.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
85.4%
Maori
23.2%
Pacific
4.9%
Asian
2.4%
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 EQI456
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)