Overview
Opua School is a state full primary school in Opua, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 90 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average 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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0200
MoE School ID1063
Student Demographics
Total Roll90
European/Pakeha86.7%
Maori22.2%
Pacific3.3%
Asian6.7%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)