Overview
Murupara Area School is a state composite school in Murupara, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 178 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 560 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3062
MoE School ID658
Student Demographics
Total Roll178
European/Pakeha10.1%
Maori96.6%
Pacific3.4%
Asian0.6%
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 EQI560
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)