Overview
Pongakawa School is a state full primary school in Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 296 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 448 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3186
MoE School ID1899
Student Demographics
Total Roll296
European/Pakeha85.8%
Maori25.7%
Pacific2.4%
Asian5.4%
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 EQI448
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)