Overview
Hāwea Flat School is a state contributing school in Hawea Flat, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 360 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 412 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityQueenstown-Lakes District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9382
MoE School ID3747
Student Demographics
Total Roll360
European/Pakeha90%
Maori8.9%
Pacific0.8%
Asian3.1%
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 EQI412
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)