Overview
Hāpuku School is a state full primary school in Kaikoura, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 15 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 501 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaikoura District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaikoura District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7371
MoE School ID3369
Student Demographics
Total Roll15
European/Pakeha60%
Maori93.3%
Pacific13.3%
Asian0%
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 EQI501
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)