New ZealandBay of PlentyWhakataneNukuhou North School

Nukuhou North School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Whakatane, Bay of Plenty · Rural other
office@nukuhou.school.nz 07-3123206
Roll58enrolled students
EQI532+77 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI532
vs National+77 (avg 455)
Roll58
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Nukuhou North School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
532+69
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
58
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
91.4%+59.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.7%-10.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Nukuhou North School is a state full primary school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 58 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 532 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3196
MoE School ID1854

Student Demographics

Total Roll58
European/Pakeha13.8%
Maori91.4%
Pacific1.7%
Asian5.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
13.8%
Maori
91.4%
Pacific
1.7%
Asian
5.2%
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 EQI532
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)