Overview
Tawa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Tawa, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,074 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Wellington City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5249
MoE School ID257
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,074
European/Pakeha53%
Maori20.4%
Pacific14.8%
Asian27%
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)