Overview
Plimmerton School is a state full primary school in Plimmerton, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 374 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 396 (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
Postcode5026
MoE School ID2960
Student Demographics
Total Roll374
European/Pakeha85.6%
Maori17.4%
Pacific8.3%
Asian12.6%
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 EQI396
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)