Overview
Merivale School is a state contributing school in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 155 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 548 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3112
MoE School ID1825
Student Demographics
Total Roll155
European/Pakeha21.9%
Maori78.7%
Pacific16.1%
Asian5.8%
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 EQI548
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)