Overview
Edgecumbe School is a state full primary school in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 164 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 494 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3120
MoE School ID1711
Student Demographics
Total Roll164
European/Pakeha51.2%
Maori59.1%
Pacific6.1%
Asian7.3%
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 EQI494
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)