Overview
Newstead Model School is a state contributing school in Newstead, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 141 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 418 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3284
MoE School ID1843
Student Demographics
Total Roll141
European/Pakeha90.1%
Maori15.6%
Pacific2.1%
Asian10.6%
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 EQI418
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)