Overview
Pokeno School is a state full primary school in Pokeno, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 635 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 429 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode2472
MoE School ID1442
Student Demographics
Total Roll635
European/Pakeha37.6%
Maori19.2%
Pacific20%
Asian40.3%
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 EQI429
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)