Overview
Maitai School is a state specialist school school in Nelson, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 58 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 484 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Nelson City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSpecialist School
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7010
MoE School ID3202
Student Demographics
Total Roll58
European/Pakeha67.2%
Maori25.9%
Pacific8.6%
Asian13.8%
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)