New ZealandWaikatoPaterangiPaterangi School

Paterangi School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Paterangi, Waikato · Rural other
office@paterangi.school.nz 07-8715203
Roll90enrolled students
EQI467+12 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI467
vs National+12 (avg 455)
Roll90
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Paterangi School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
467+4
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
90
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
31.1%-0.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.3%-8.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Paterangi School is a state full primary school in Paterangi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 90 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3883
MoE School ID1889

Student Demographics

Total Roll90
European/Pakeha82.2%
Maori31.1%
Pacific3.3%
Asian5.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
82.2%
Maori
31.1%
Pacific
3.3%
Asian
5.6%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)