Overview
Maraeroa School is a state contributing school in Porirua East, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 146 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Porirua City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityPorirua City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode5024
MoE School ID2903
Student Demographics
Total Roll146
European/Pakeha15.1%
Maori42.5%
Pacific72.6%
Asian6.8%
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 EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)