Overview
South Wellington Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Newtown, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 336 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 400 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Wellington City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6023
MoE School ID2994
Student Demographics
Total Roll336
European/Pakeha76.8%
Maori13.7%
Pacific8.3%
Asian17%
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 EQI400
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)