Overview
Oakura School is a state full primary school in New Plymouth, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 366 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 390 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4314
MoE School ID2208
Student Demographics
Total Roll366
European/Pakeha90.7%
Maori8.7%
Pacific1.6%
Asian3.3%
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 EQI390
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)