Overview
Paengaroa School is a state contributing school in Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 187 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 468 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3189
MoE School ID1882
Student Demographics
Total Roll187
European/Pakeha54%
Maori52.4%
Pacific5.3%
Asian6.4%
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 EQI468
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)