Overview
East Taieri School is a state contributing school in East Taieri, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 297 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 401 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9024
MoE School ID3733
Student Demographics
Total Roll297
European/Pakeha92.6%
Maori12.8%
Pacific3%
Asian5.7%
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 EQI401
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)