State-integrated · Composite · Co-ed
Wā Ora Montessori
A state-integrated composite (years 1–13) in Naenae, Lower Hutt, with 257 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Wā Ora Montessori, Ministry school number 1189 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
257students
Wā Ora Montessori had 257 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 257 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
396EQI
fewer socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Wā Ora Montessori does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rata Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 320 | 0.5 km |
| St Bernadette's School (Naenae) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 125 | 0.8 km |
| Naenae School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 352 | 1.4 km |
| Naenae Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 295 | 1.6 km |
| Kimi Ora School | Specialist School | — | 137 | 1.7 km |
| Avalon Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 172 | 1.7 km |
| Avalon School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 218 | 1.7 km |
| Naenae College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 871 | 1.9 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Wā Ora Montessori vs Naenae College
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- Wā Ora Montessori vs St Oran's College
Common questions
What year levels does Wā Ora Montessori cover?
Wā Ora Montessori is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Wā Ora Montessori?
257 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Wā Ora Montessori have an enrolment zone?
No. Wā Ora Montessori does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Wā Ora Montessori a state school?
Wā Ora Montessori is a state-integrated school.