Overview
Ngaere School is a state full primary school in Stratford, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 144 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 471 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Stratford District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityStratford District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4393
MoE School ID2205
Student Demographics
Total Roll144
European/Pakeha95.8%
Maori19.4%
Pacific0%
Asian1.4%
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 EQI471
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)