Overview
Kaiwaka School is a state contributing school in Kaiwaka, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 131 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 482 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0975
MoE School ID1027
Student Demographics
Total Roll131
European/Pakeha61.8%
Maori48.9%
Pacific6.9%
Asian7.6%
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 EQI482
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)