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Masterton Primary School

Masterton · Wellington Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Masterton Primary School

Masterton Primary School is a co-educational contributing school in Masterton, within the Wellington Region, operating in the state sector, with 266 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 502. The school has been open since 2004.

With 266 students on roll, Masterton Primary School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 57% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 502, which is above the national average of 463. A higher Equity Index signals greater socio-economic need in the school's community — schools in this band receive more targeted government funding and support.

The largest group is European at 60.8%, with a meaningful Asian community at 18.4% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.93 (high isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 152 · 60.8%
Pasifika 36 · 14.4%
Asian 46 · 18.4%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 14 · 5.6%
Other 2 · 0.8%

Total roll recorded: 266 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

266Students on rollLarger than 57% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
502Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
1.09Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.93Isolation indexhigh isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Wellington Region
Masterton 40.9622° S · 175.6445° E
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Nearby schools

Hadlow Preparatory SchoolMasterton · Full Primary 0.4 km Masterton IntermediateMasterton · Intermediate 0.7 km Chanel CollegeMasterton · Secondary (Year 7-15) 0.9 km St Patrick's School (Masterton)Masterton · Contributing 1.3 km Solway CollegeMasterton · Secondary (Year 7-15) 1.3 km Wairarapa CollegeMasterton · Secondary (Year 9-15) 1.3 km

School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingMedium urban area
  • Territorial authorityMasterton District
  • Education regionWellington
  • Regional councilWellington Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryYes — students start in cohorts
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened2004
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