Overview
Paekākāriki School is a state full primary school in Paekakariki, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 96 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 411 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode5258
MoE School ID2944
Student Demographics
Total Roll96
European/Pakeha87.5%
Maori24%
Pacific5.2%
Asian10.4%
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 EQI411
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)