Overview
Naenae College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Lower Hutt, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 865 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 500 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5040
MoE School ID259
Student Demographics
Total Roll865
European/Pakeha38%
Maori29%
Pacific25%
Asian20.3%
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 EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)