Overview
Taita College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Taita, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 345 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 520 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5019
MoE School ID258
Student Demographics
Total Roll345
European/Pakeha42.3%
Maori42.9%
Pacific44.3%
Asian9.9%
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 EQI520
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)