Overview
Patea Area School is a state composite school in Patea, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 176 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 541 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4545
MoE School ID185
Student Demographics
Total Roll176
European/Pakeha32.4%
Maori67.6%
Pacific7.4%
Asian6.8%
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 EQI541
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)