Wainuiomata Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wainuiomata, Wellington 5014 · Lower Hutt City
#143 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1204 of 1,559 nationally
About Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata Primary School is a state contributing located in Wainuiomata, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 250 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 143rd of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (59th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.8%; pacific students 19.2%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Wainuiomata; Wainuiomata Primary School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)484
- Roll size (10%)250
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.6%
- 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 Wainuiomata Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 250
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.2%
- 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 Wainuiomata Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wainuiomata Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.9 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students · 2.4 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 2.4 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students · 2.8 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students · 3.1 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students · 3.1 km away
Arakura School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 3.8 km away
Wellesley College
Days Bay · Private full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 4.1 km away
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students · 5.2 km away
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wainuiomata Primary School a good school?
Wainuiomata Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #143 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 Wainuiomata Primary School rank in Wellington?
Wainuiomata Primary School ranks #143 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1204 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wainuiomata Primary School?
Wainuiomata Primary School had 250 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Wainuiomata Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wainuiomata Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wainuiomata Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wainuiomata Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.