Overview
Paparoa School is a state contributing school in Paparoa, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 39 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 Kaipara District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0543
MoE School ID1077
Student Demographics
Total Roll39
European/Pakeha64.1%
Maori48.7%
Pacific12.8%
Asian5.1%
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 EQI468
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)