Overview
Kōwhai School is a state specialist school school in Akina, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 135 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 517 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSpecialist School
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4156
MoE School ID2588
Student Demographics
Total Roll135
European/Pakeha42.2%
Maori57.8%
Pacific15.6%
Asian7.4%
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 EQI517
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)