Overview
Mararoa School is a state full primary school in Te Anau, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 24 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 425 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9672
MoE School ID3984
Student Demographics
Total Roll24
European/Pakeha91.7%
Maori12.5%
Pacific4.2%
Asian8.3%
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 EQI425
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)