New ZealandWellingtonKaroriMākara Model School

Mākara Model School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Karori, Wellington · Rural other
office@mms.school.nz 04-4769522
Roll66enrolled students
EQI395-60 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI395
vs National-60 (avg 455)
Roll66
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Mākara Model School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
395-68
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
66
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.2%-16.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Mākara Model School is a state full primary school in Karori, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 66 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 395 (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/RuralRural other
Postcode6972
MoE School ID2894

Student Demographics

Total Roll66
European/Pakeha83.3%
Maori15.2%
Pacific0%
Asian1.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.3%
Maori
15.2%
Pacific
0%
Asian
1.5%
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 EQI395
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)