Overview
Taita Central School is a state contributing school in Taita, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 107 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 504 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5011
MoE School ID3030
Student Demographics
Total Roll107
European/Pakeha23.4%
Maori43%
Pacific57%
Asian10.3%
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 EQI504
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)