Overview
Karamū High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 934 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 484 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4156
MoE School ID229
Student Demographics
Total Roll934
European/Pakeha63.6%
Maori36.4%
Pacific9.4%
Asian13.2%
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)