Muritai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Eastbourne, Wellington 5013 · Lower Hutt City
#35 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#228 of 1,559 nationally
About Muritai School
Muritai School is a state full primary located in Eastbourne, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 340 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 35th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.3%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)375
- Roll size (10%)340
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Muritai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 375
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 340
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Muritai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Muritai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wellesley College
Days Bay · Private full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 1.7 km away
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 4.6 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students · 5.2 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 5.2 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students · 5.3 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students · 5.3 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students · 5.5 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 6.1 km away
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students · 6.2 km away
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Muritai School a good school?
Muritai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 of 176 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Muritai School rank in Wellington?
Muritai School ranks #35 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #228 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Muritai School?
Muritai School had 340 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Muritai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Muritai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Muritai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Muritai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.