Overview
Irongate School is a state full primary school in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 174 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 533 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4120
MoE School ID2582
Student Demographics
Total Roll174
European/Pakeha19.5%
Maori74.1%
Pacific31.6%
Asian2.3%
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 EQI533
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)