Overview
Tawa Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Tawa, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 453 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 426 (below-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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5028
MoE School ID3034
Student Demographics
Total Roll453
European/Pakeha56.1%
Maori20.3%
Pacific15.5%
Asian23.4%
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 EQI426
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)