New ZealandNorthlandKawakawaMaromaku School

Maromaku School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Kawakawa, Northland · Rural other
office@maromaku.school.nz 09-4334818
Roll31enrolled students
EQI485+30 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI485
vs National+30 (avg 455)
Roll31
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Maromaku School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
485+22
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
31
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
80.6%+48.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
16.1%+4.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Maromaku School is a state full primary school in Kawakawa, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 31 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 485 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0281
MoE School ID2102

Student Demographics

Total Roll31
European/Pakeha54.8%
Maori80.6%
Pacific16.1%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
54.8%
Maori
80.6%
Pacific
16.1%
Asian
0%
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 EQI485
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)