Overview
Maihiihi School is a state full primary school in Maihiihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 45 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtorohanga District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3972
MoE School ID1793
Student Demographics
Total Roll45
European/Pakeha68.9%
Maori37.8%
Pacific2.2%
Asian8.9%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)