Overview
Pauatahanui School is a state full primary school in Pauatahanui, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 194 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 395 (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/RuralRural other
Postcode5381
MoE School ID2953
Student Demographics
Total Roll194
European/Pakeha92.3%
Maori15.5%
Pacific6.2%
Asian7.7%
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 EQI395
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)