New ZealandGisborneWaitakaroHiruharama School

Hiruharama School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Waitakaro, Gisborne · Rural other
office@hiruharama.school.nz 06-8648701
Roll110enrolled students
EQI543+88 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI543
vs National+88 (avg 455)
Roll110
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Hiruharama School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
543+80
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
110
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
100%+68pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.6%-8.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Hiruharama School is a state full primary school in Waitakaro, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 110 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 543 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4081
MoE School ID2578

Student Demographics

Total Roll110
European/Pakeha4.5%
Maori100%
Pacific3.6%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
4.5%
Maori
100%
Pacific
3.6%
Asian
0%
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 EQI543
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)