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Arakura School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, with 148 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll148at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic500more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Arakura School, Ministry school number 2802 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

148students

Arakura School had 148 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 9766%
Māori 8457%
Pacific 2920%
Asian 117%
MELAA <5

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 148 students on the roll, so they sum to about 150%, 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

500EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 500

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Arakura School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2802
Address209 Wellington Road, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
Territorial authorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1964-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Wainuiomata High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 707 1.3 km
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 157 1.4 km
Wainuiomata Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 341 1.5 km
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) ContributingYears 1–6 269 1.6 km
St Claudine Thevenet School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 189 1.8 km
Fernlea School ContributingYears 1–6 198 2.5 km
Gracefield School ContributingYears 1–6 207 2.7 km
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 265 3.1 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Arakura School cover?

Arakura School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Arakura School?

148 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Arakura School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Arakura School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Arakura School a state school?

Arakura School is a state school.

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