Overview
Opunake School is a state full primary school in Opunake, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 148 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 499 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4645
MoE School ID2216
Student Demographics
Total Roll148
European/Pakeha75%
Maori53.4%
Pacific4.1%
Asian4.1%
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 EQI499
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)