Overview
Kawakawa Primary School is a state full primary school in Kawakawa, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 224 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 531 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. 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 SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0210
MoE School ID1033
Student Demographics
Total Roll224
European/Pakeha8%
Maori93.8%
Pacific15.2%
Asian0.4%
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 EQI531
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)