Overview
Ngaruawahia High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Ngaruawahia, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 379 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 534 (high 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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3742
MoE School ID127
Student Demographics
Total Roll379
European/Pakeha39.8%
Maori62.5%
Pacific11.3%
Asian6.6%
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 EQI534
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)