Overview
Ngunguru School is a state full primary school in Ngunguru, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 216 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 427 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0173
MoE School ID1056
Student Demographics
Total Roll216
European/Pakeha81.5%
Maori27.3%
Pacific3.7%
Asian6.5%
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 EQI427
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)