Overview
Muriwai School is a state full primary school in Muriwai, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 57 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 521 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4072
MoE School ID2617
Student Demographics
Total Roll57
European/Pakeha10.5%
Maori100%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
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 EQI521
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)