Overview
Okaihau College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Okaihau, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 277 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 516 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0475
MoE School ID7
Student Demographics
Total Roll277
European/Pakeha31%
Maori76.9%
Pacific12.3%
Asian2.5%
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 EQI516
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)