Overview
Maruia School is a state full primary school in Maruia, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 19 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 445 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Buller District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7062
MoE School ID3204
Student Demographics
Total Roll19
European/Pakeha78.9%
Maori10.5%
Pacific0%
Asian10.5%
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 EQI445
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)