Overview
Karori Normal School is a state full primary school in Karori, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 568 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 354 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6012
MoE School ID2874
Student Demographics
Total Roll568
European/Pakeha70.6%
Maori2.3%
Pacific2.6%
Asian28.3%
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 EQI354
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)