Overview
Kawerau South School is a state contributing school in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 307 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 536 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kawerau District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKawerau District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3169
MoE School ID1770
Student Demographics
Total Roll307
European/Pakeha15.3%
Maori89.3%
Pacific3.6%
Asian1.6%
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 EQI536
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)