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Mt Cook School (Wellington)

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Wellington, Wellington · Major urban area
04-3859432
Roll292enrolled students
EQI414-41 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI414
vs National-41 (avg 455)
Roll292
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Mt Cook School (Wellington)

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
414-49
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
292
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
12.3%-19.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8.6%-3.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Mt Cook School (Wellington) is a state full primary school in Wellington, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 292 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 414 (below-average 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/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6011
MoE School ID2918

Student Demographics

Total Roll292
European/Pakeha27.7%
Maori12.3%
Pacific8.6%
Asian52.1%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
27.7%
Maori
12.3%
Pacific
8.6%
Asian
52.1%
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 EQI414
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)