Overview
Waitohu School is a state contributing school in Ōtaki, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 220 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 486 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode5512
MoE School ID3065
Student Demographics
Total Roll220
European/Pakeha80%
Maori48.6%
Pacific10.9%
Asian5.5%
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 EQI486
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)