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Maungaraki School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Maungaraki, Lower Hutt, with 358 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll358at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic379fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Maungaraki School, Ministry school number 2968 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

358students

Maungaraki School had 358 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 23666%
Asian 11432%
Māori 4212%
MELAA 185%
Pacific 175%
Other 51%

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 358 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, 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

379EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 379

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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

Maungaraki 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 number2968
Address137 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt
Territorial authorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1967-09-01

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
Normandale School ContributingYears 1–6 132 1.0 km
Korokoro School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 195 1.1 km
Hutt Central School ContributingYears 1–6 270 1.2 km
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi CompositeYears 1–13 411 1.2 km
Sacred Heart School (Petone) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 153 1.5 km
Petone Central School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 192 1.6 km
Wilford School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 207 1.9 km
Hutt Valley Activity Centre Activity Centre 2.0 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 Maungaraki School cover?

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

How many students attend Maungaraki School?

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

Does Maungaraki School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Maungaraki 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 Maungaraki School a state school?

Maungaraki School is a state school.

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