Overview
Ōhope Beach School is a state contributing school in Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 209 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 419 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3121
MoE School ID1857
Student Demographics
Total Roll209
European/Pakeha78.9%
Maori26.3%
Pacific2.9%
Asian5.3%
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 EQI419
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)