New ZealandWaikatoOhinewaiOhinewai School

Ohinewai School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Ohinewai, Waikato · Rural other
office@ohinewai.school.nz 07-8288919
Roll112enrolled students
EQI484+29 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI484
vs National+29 (avg 455)
Roll112
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Ohinewai School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
484+21
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
112
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
35.7%+3.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.7%-9.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ohinewai School is a state full primary school in Ohinewai, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 112 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 484 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3771
MoE School ID1856

Student Demographics

Total Roll112
European/Pakeha83%
Maori35.7%
Pacific2.7%
Asian3.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83%
Maori
35.7%
Pacific
2.7%
Asian
3.6%
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)