Overview
Kapakapanui School is a state full primary school in Waikanae, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 487 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 434 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5250
MoE School ID2871
Student Demographics
Total Roll487
European/Pakeha80.3%
Maori15.4%
Pacific4.3%
Asian11.5%
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 EQI434
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)