Overview
Parua Bay School is a state full primary school in Parua Bay, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 282 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 432 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0174
MoE School ID1080
Student Demographics
Total Roll282
European/Pakeha85.1%
Maori21.6%
Pacific3.2%
Asian3.2%
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 EQI432
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)