Overview
Wainuiomata Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Wainuiomata, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 337 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 502 (high 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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5014
MoE School ID1646
Student Demographics
Total Roll337
European/Pakeha48.1%
Maori44.2%
Pacific24.9%
Asian12.2%
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 EQI502
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)