Overview
Ponatahi Christian School is a state integrated composite school in Carterton, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 134 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 431 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Carterton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCarterton District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode5713
MoE School ID528
Student Demographics
Total Roll134
European/Pakeha74.6%
Maori0.7%
Pacific0.7%
Asian22.4%
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 EQI431
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)