Overview
James Street School is a state contributing school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 234 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 507 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3159
MoE School ID1755
Student Demographics
Total Roll234
European/Pakeha35.9%
Maori65.4%
Pacific3%
Asian9%
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 EQI507
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)