Overview
Pekapekarau School is a state contributing school in Te Awamutu, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 276 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 493 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3840
MoE School ID1893
Student Demographics
Total Roll276
European/Pakeha67%
Maori55.4%
Pacific4.3%
Asian7.6%
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 EQI493
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)