Overview
Awakeri School is a state full primary school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 316 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3192
MoE School ID1691
Student Demographics
Total Roll316
European/Pakeha76.3%
Maori30.1%
Pacific1.9%
Asian7.6%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)