Overview
Tawhai School is a state contributing school in Stokes Valley, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 308 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 438 (average 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
Postcode5019
MoE School ID3036
Student Demographics
Total Roll308
European/Pakeha64.3%
Maori8.1%
Pacific14.3%
Asian18.5%
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 EQI438
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)