Overview
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru is a state full primary school in Whangaruru, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 35 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 559 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0184
MoE School ID1667
Student Demographics
Total Roll35
European/Pakeha11.4%
Maori97.1%
Pacific5.7%
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 EQI559
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)