Overview
Kelson School is a state contributing school in Kelson, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 248 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 386 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5010
MoE School ID2877
Student Demographics
Total Roll248
European/Pakeha71%
Maori10.1%
Pacific4.4%
Asian27%
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 EQI386
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)