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Bridge Pa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay · Rural other
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Roll100enrolled students
EQI523+68 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI523
vs National+68 (avg 455)
Roll100
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Bridge Pa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
523+60
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
100
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
99%+67pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2%-9.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Bridge Pa School is a state full primary school in Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 100 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 523 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4175
MoE School ID2547

Student Demographics

Total Roll100
European/Pakeha5%
Maori99%
Pacific2%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
5%
Maori
99%
Pacific
2%
Asian
0%
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 EQI523
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)