Overview
Wainuiomata High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Wainuiomata, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 715 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 509 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5048
MoE School ID478
Student Demographics
Total Roll715
European/Pakeha51.9%
Maori50.3%
Pacific23.6%
Asian13.4%
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 EQI509
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)