Overview
Ngongotaha School is a state contributing school in Ngongotaha, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 366 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 486 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3041
MoE School ID1852
Student Demographics
Total Roll366
European/Pakeha61.5%
Maori59.8%
Pacific9.6%
Asian5.2%
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 EQI486
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)