Overview
Coromandel Area School is a state composite school in Coromandel, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 206 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 512 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3543
MoE School ID109
Student Demographics
Total Roll206
European/Pakeha61.2%
Maori65%
Pacific4.9%
Asian1.5%
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 EQI512
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)