Overview
Paremata School is a state full primary school in Paremata, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 289 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 408 (below-average 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 ID2950
Student Demographics
Total Roll289
European/Pakeha75.4%
Maori22.5%
Pacific15.6%
Asian11.8%
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 EQI408
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)