Overview
Karetu School is a state full primary school in Kawakawa, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 75 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 497 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0283
MoE School ID1031
Student Demographics
Total Roll75
European/Pakeha57.3%
Maori66.7%
Pacific5.3%
Asian2.7%
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 EQI497
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)