Overview
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu is a state contributing school in New Plymouth, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 206 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 417 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4310
MoE School ID2160
Student Demographics
Total Roll206
European/Pakeha68.9%
Maori14.1%
Pacific5.8%
Asian18.4%
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 EQI417
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)