Overview
Mataroa School is a state full primary school in Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 51 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4791
MoE School ID2398
Student Demographics
Total Roll51
European/Pakeha62.7%
Maori51%
Pacific7.8%
Asian3.9%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)