Overview
Onewhero Area School is a state composite school in Onewhero, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 395 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (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 TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2697
MoE School ID108
Student Demographics
Total Roll395
European/Pakeha81%
Maori26.1%
Pacific7.8%
Asian6.6%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)