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Plimmerton School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Plimmerton, Porirua, with 395 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll395at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic396fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Plimmerton School, Ministry school number 2960 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

395students

Plimmerton School had 395 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 33986%
Māori 7419%
Asian 4912%
Pacific 338%
MELAA 154%
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 395 students on the roll, so they sum to about 129%, 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

344 national median 461 569 396

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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

Plimmerton 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2960
Address11 School Road, Plimmerton, Porirua
Territorial authorityPorirua City
RegionWellington
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1904-09-20

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 Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ContributingYears 1–6 199 0.7 km
Paremata School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 311 3.1 km
Titahi Bay North School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 123 3.2 km
Papakowhai School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 469 3.8 km
Postgate School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 315 3.9 km
Discovery School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 457 4.1 km
Titahi Bay School ContributingYears 1–6 368 4.2 km
Rangikura School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 360 4.3 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 Plimmerton School cover?

Plimmerton School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Plimmerton School?

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

Does Plimmerton School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Plimmerton 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 Plimmerton School a state school?

Plimmerton School is a state school.

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