Overview
Ngaio School is a state contributing school in Ngaio, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 269 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 353 (low 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
Postcode6035
MoE School ID2927
Student Demographics
Total Roll269
European/Pakeha82.5%
Maori5.6%
Pacific3.3%
Asian15.2%
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 EQI353
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)