Overview
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state integrated full primary school in Waiwhetu, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 255 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 428 (below-average 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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5010
MoE School ID2941
Student Demographics
Total Roll255
European/Pakeha59.6%
Maori22%
Pacific26.3%
Asian25.9%
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 EQI428
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)