New ZealandWaikatoNethertonNetherton School

Netherton School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Netherton, Waikato · Rural other
principal@netherton.school.nz 07-8623847
Roll133enrolled students
EQI465+10 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI465
vs National+10 (avg 455)
Roll133
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Netherton School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
465+2
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
133
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
16.5%-15.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.5%-10.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Netherton School is a state full primary school in Netherton, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 133 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hauraki District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHauraki District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3671
MoE School ID1842

Student Demographics

Total Roll133
European/Pakeha83.5%
Maori16.5%
Pacific1.5%
Asian5.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.5%
Maori
16.5%
Pacific
1.5%
Asian
5.3%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)