Overview
Omakau School is a state full primary school in Omakau, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 79 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 449 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Central Otago District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9352
MoE School ID3788
Student Demographics
Total Roll79
European/Pakeha89.9%
Maori13.9%
Pacific0%
Asian1.3%
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 EQI449
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)