Overview
Elsthorpe School is a state full primary school in Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 37 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 446 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Hawke's Bay District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4277
MoE School ID2556
Student Demographics
Total Roll37
European/Pakeha86.5%
Maori29.7%
Pacific0%
Asian2.7%
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 EQI446
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)