Overview
Karamea Area School is a state composite school in Karamea, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 96 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Buller District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7864
MoE School ID300
Student Demographics
Total Roll96
European/Pakeha89.6%
Maori14.6%
Pacific8.3%
Asian3.1%
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)