New ZealandWellingtonMastertonMākoura College

Mākoura College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Masterton, Wellington · Medium urban area
office@mc.school.nz 06-3786074
Roll370enrolled students
EQI537+82 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI537
vs National+82 (avg 455)
Roll370
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingMedium urban area
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Mākoura College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
537+74
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
370
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
65.4%+33.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
14.6%+2.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Mākoura College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Masterton, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 370 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 537 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Masterton District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMasterton District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5840
MoE School ID243

Student Demographics

Total Roll370
European/Pakeha53.5%
Maori65.4%
Pacific14.6%
Asian2.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
53.5%
Maori
65.4%
Pacific
14.6%
Asian
2.2%
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 EQI537
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)