Overview
Kaingaroa Forest School is a state full primary school in Kaingaroa Forest, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 23 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 560 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3073
MoE School ID1759
Student Demographics
Total Roll23
European/Pakeha8.7%
Maori100%
Pacific8.7%
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 EQI560
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)