Opiki School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Opiki, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
office@opiki.school.nz 06-3291740
Roll113enrolled students
EQI435-20 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI435
vs National-20 (avg 455)
Roll113
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Opiki School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
435-28
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
113
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.9%-8.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.5%-8.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Opiki School is a state full primary school in Opiki, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 113 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 435 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Horowhenua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4474
MoE School ID2937

Student Demographics

Total Roll113
European/Pakeha71.7%
Maori23.9%
Pacific3.5%
Asian17.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
71.7%
Maori
23.9%
Pacific
3.5%
Asian
17.7%
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 EQI435
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)