Overview
Brightwater School is a state contributing school in Brightwater, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 228 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 439 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7022
MoE School ID3183
Student Demographics
Total Roll228
European/Pakeha88.6%
Maori14.9%
Pacific2.2%
Asian5.3%
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 EQI439
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)