Overview
Kawaha Point School is a state contributing school in Kawaha Point, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 223 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 498 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3010
MoE School ID1766
Student Demographics
Total Roll223
European/Pakeha48.4%
Maori65%
Pacific15.2%
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 EQI498
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)