Overview
Kakaramea School is a state contributing school in Patea, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 60 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 457 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4598
MoE School ID2374
Student Demographics
Total Roll60
European/Pakeha83.3%
Maori33.3%
Pacific1.7%
Asian3.3%
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 EQI457
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)