Overview
Wairarapa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Masterton, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 954 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Masterton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMasterton District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5840
MoE School ID241
Student Demographics
Total Roll954
European/Pakeha82.5%
Maori31.3%
Pacific5.7%
Asian6.1%
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 EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)