Overview
Mana College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Takapuwahia, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 524 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 509 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Porirua City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPorirua City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode5240
MoE School ID254
Student Demographics
Total Roll524
European/Pakeha42.4%
Maori59.5%
Pacific35.5%
Asian8.8%
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 EQI509
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)