Overview
Oruaiti School is a state full primary school in Oruaiti, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 155 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). 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 SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0494
MoE School ID1066
Student Demographics
Total Roll155
European/Pakeha61.3%
Maori63.2%
Pacific7.7%
Asian6.5%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)