Schools in Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There are 8 schools in and around Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 6 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Wainuiomata ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing58Trajectory100ERO review72 - 2Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · Full Primary · 160 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory32ERO review46 - View profile →
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Wellbeing75Trajectory12ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic62Outcomes25Retention64Wellbeing92Trajectory76ERO review65 - View profile →
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Wellbeing26Trajectory66ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory44ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory47ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory52ERO review62
What the record says about Wainuiomata schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata High School is a Year 9-15 secondary school in Lower Hutt with a roll of 695 students. The school is currently subject to active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The Board's 2023 assurance review confirmed compliance with regulatory, legislative, and curriculum requirements as of October 2022.
Full source-linked profile →Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata Intermediate shows broadly positive achievement outcomes, with writing achievement improving between 2022 and 2024 while reading and mathematics have remained stable. The school has responded to community cultural aspirations by establishing Tamaiti o le Pasifika and additional Rumaki classes, creating culturally responsive settings where Pacific students express cultural pride. A large majority of learners achieve at expected levels across core subjects with little disparity between different learner groups, and school values are well embedded to support student wellbeing and belonging, though attendance remains below the 2024 Ministry of Education target overall.
Full source-linked profile →Fernlea School
Fernlea School's February 2025 ERO review found that a large majority of students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with equitable outcomes across all learner groups. Students report strong belonging and wellbeing support, and the school's collaborative leadership approach deliberately strengthens outcomes through focused improvement strategies. The school has a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Wainuiomata schools
What schools are in Wainuiomata?
Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Wainuiomata High School, Wainuiomata Intermediate, Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata), Arakura School, Fernlea School, Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata), St Claudine Thevenet School, Wainuiomata Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Wainuiomata?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) ranks highest among Wainuiomata schools (74/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Wainuiomata High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Wainuiomata?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Wainuiomata does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Wainuiomata address.
Decile or EQI — how are Wainuiomata schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).