Overview
Wainuiomata High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Wainuiomata, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 715 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 509.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Postcode5048
School ID478
Student Background
Total Roll715
European/Pakeha Students51.9%
Maori Students50.3%
Pacific Students23.6%
Asian Students13.4%
Student Background
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 EQI509
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)