New ZealandWaikatoNgakuruNgakuru School

Ngakuru School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Ngakuru, Waikato · Rural other
office@ngakuru.school.nz 07-3332841
Roll59enrolled students
EQI461+6 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI461
vs National+6 (avg 455)
Roll59
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Ngakuru School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
461-2
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
59
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
33.9%+1.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ngakuru School is a state full primary school in Ngakuru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 59 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3077
MoE School ID1846

Student Demographics

Total Roll59
European/Pakeha72.9%
Maori33.9%
Pacific0%
Asian6.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
72.9%
Maori
33.9%
Pacific
0%
Asian
6.8%
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 EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)