Overview
Naenae College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Lower Hutt, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 865 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 500.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Postcode5040
School ID259
Student Background
Total Roll865
European/Pakeha Students38%
Maori Students29%
Pacific Students25%
Asian Students20.3%
Student Background
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)