Overview
Papakowhai School is a state full primary school in Papakowhai, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 446 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 387 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Porirua City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPorirua City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode5024
MoE School ID2946
Student Demographics
Total Roll446
European/Pakeha72.6%
Maori10.8%
Pacific9.6%
Asian25.1%
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 EQI387
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)