Overview
Pārāwai School is a state full primary school in Parawai, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 225 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 Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3500
MoE School ID1886
Student Demographics
Total Roll225
European/Pakeha69.3%
Maori30.2%
Pacific5.8%
Asian12.9%
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 EQI468
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)