Overview
Ngatea School is a state full primary school in Ngatea, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 267 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 452 (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/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3541
MoE School ID1850
Student Demographics
Total Roll267
European/Pakeha74.5%
Maori21.3%
Pacific3.4%
Asian12%
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 EQI452
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)