Overview
Pirinoa School is a state full primary school in Pirinoa, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 36 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 493 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Wairarapa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Wairarapa District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode5772
MoE School ID2958
Student Demographics
Total Roll36
European/Pakeha75%
Maori38.9%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
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 EQI493
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)