New ZealandWaikatoTaupiriOrini Combined School

Orini Combined School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Taupiri, Waikato · Rural other
office@orini.school.nz 07-8244847
Roll85enrolled students
EQI460+5 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI460
vs National+5 (avg 455)
Roll85
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Orini Combined School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
460-3
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
85
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
21.2%-10.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.7%-7.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Orini Combined School is a state full primary school in Taupiri, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 85 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 460 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3792
MoE School ID1869

Student Demographics

Total Roll85
European/Pakeha76.5%
Maori21.2%
Pacific4.7%
Asian18.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
76.5%
Maori
21.2%
Pacific
4.7%
Asian
18.8%
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 EQI460
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)