Overview
Āria School is a state contributing school in Aria, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 42 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waitomo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3979
MoE School ID1687
Student Demographics
Total Roll42
European/Pakeha81%
Maori35.7%
Pacific0%
Asian2.4%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)