New ZealandWaikatoPokenoMangatawhiri School

Mangatawhiri School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Pokeno, Waikato · Rural other
office@mangatawhiri.school.nz 09-2336004
Roll154enrolled students
EQI436-19 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI436
vs National-19 (avg 455)
Roll154
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Mangatawhiri School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
436-27
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
154
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
16.9%-15.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
7.1%-4.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Mangatawhiri School is a state full primary school in Pokeno, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 154 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 436 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2471
MoE School ID1345

Student Demographics

Total Roll154
European/Pakeha83.8%
Maori16.9%
Pacific7.1%
Asian9.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.8%
Maori
16.9%
Pacific
7.1%
Asian
9.7%
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 EQI436
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)