New ZealandWellingtonWainuiomataPukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)

Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Wainuiomata, Wellington · Major urban area
04-9398356
Roll138enrolled students
EQI525+70 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI525
vs National+70 (avg 455)
Roll138
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingMajor urban area
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Pukeatua

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
525+62
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
138
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
77.5%+45.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
27.5%+15.7pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is a state full primary school in Wainuiomata, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 138 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 525.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Postcode5014
School ID2846

Student Background

Total Roll138
European/Pakeha Students18.8%
Maori Students77.5%
Pacific Students27.5%
Asian Students4.3%

Student Background

European/Pakeha Students
18.8%
Maori Students
77.5%
Pacific Students
27.5%
Asian Students
4.3%
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 EQI525
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)