Overview
Newtown School is a state contributing school in Newtown, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 308 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 417 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6021
MoE School ID2926
Student Demographics
Total Roll308
European/Pakeha36.4%
Maori21.8%
Pacific13.6%
Asian32.1%
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 EQI417
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)