Overview
Petone Central School is a state full primary school in Petone, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 183 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5046
MoE School ID2955
Student Demographics
Total Roll183
European/Pakeha42.6%
Maori15.3%
Pacific14.2%
Asian38.3%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)