Overview
Opononi Area School is a state composite school in Omapere, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 161 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 537 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0440
MoE School ID11
Student Demographics
Total Roll161
European/Pakeha28%
Maori91.3%
Pacific9.3%
Asian3.7%
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 EQI537
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)