Overview
Hinuera School is a state contributing school in Hinuera, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 151 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 435 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3472
MoE School ID1741
Student Demographics
Total Roll151
European/Pakeha83.4%
Maori12.6%
Pacific0%
Asian4.6%
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 EQI435
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)