New ZealandBay of PlentyWhakamaramaOmokoroa School

Omokoroa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty · Rural other
reception@omokoroa.school.nz 07-5480755
Roll315enrolled students
EQI423-32 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI423
vs National-32 (avg 455)
Roll315
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Omokoroa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
423-40
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
315
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14.6%-17.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.6%-10.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Omokoroa School is a state full primary school in Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 315 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 423 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3172
MoE School ID1863

Student Demographics

Total Roll315
European/Pakeha83.8%
Maori14.6%
Pacific1.6%
Asian9.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.8%
Maori
14.6%
Pacific
1.6%
Asian
9.2%
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 EQI423
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)