Overview
Upper Hutt School is a state contributing school in Wallaceville, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 415 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 436 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityUpper Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode5018
MoE School ID3053
Student Demographics
Total Roll415
European/Pakeha67%
Maori26.5%
Pacific10.6%
Asian18.6%
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 EQI436
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)