Overview
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is a state integrated full primary school in Tokoroa, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 48 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 480 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3444
MoE School ID1607
Student Demographics
Total Roll48
European/Pakeha41.7%
Maori29.2%
Pacific18.8%
Asian33.3%
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 EQI480
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)