New ZealandWellingtonKuripuniMasterton Primary School

Masterton Primary School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Kuripuni, Wellington · Medium urban area
office@masterton.school.nz 06-3775297
Roll235enrolled students
EQI502+47 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI502
vs National+47 (avg 455)
Roll235
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Masterton

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
502+39
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
235
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
31.5%-0.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
13.2%+1.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Masterton Primary School is a state contributing school in Kuripuni, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 235 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 502 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Masterton District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMasterton District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5842
MoE School ID1660

Student Demographics

Total Roll235
European/Pakeha60.4%
Maori31.5%
Pacific13.2%
Asian14.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
60.4%
Maori
31.5%
Pacific
13.2%
Asian
14.5%
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 EQI502
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)