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Mt Cook School (Wellington)

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Vivian East, Wellington, with 297 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll297at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic414fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Mt Cook School (Wellington), Ministry school number 2918 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

297students

Mt Cook School (Wellington) had 297 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Asian 15552%
European/Pākehā 8228%
MELAA 3913%
Māori 3712%
Pacific 258%
Other <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 297 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, 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

414EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 414

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Mt Cook School (Wellington) 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2918
Address160 Tory Street, Vivian East, Wellington
Territorial authorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1874-07-13

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
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 133 0.5 km
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,642 0.5 km
Clyde Quay School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 221 0.5 km
Central Regional Health School Specialist School 25 0.6 km
Wellington College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,929 0.7 km
Wellington East Girls' College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,006 0.7 km
Te Aro School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 210 0.9 km
Brooklyn School (Wellington) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 373 1.4 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 Mt Cook School (Wellington) cover?

Mt Cook School (Wellington) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Mt Cook School (Wellington)?

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

Does Mt Cook School (Wellington) have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Mt Cook School (Wellington) 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 Mt Cook School (Wellington) a state school?

Mt Cook School (Wellington) is a state school.

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