Overview
Pakowhai School is a state contributing school in Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 34 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 452 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4183
MoE School ID2638
Student Demographics
Total Roll34
European/Pakeha85.3%
Maori20.6%
Pacific5.9%
Asian5.9%
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 EQI452
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)