Overview
Porritt School is a state contributing school in Tamatea, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 308 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 Napier City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNapier City
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4112
MoE School ID2647
Student Demographics
Total Roll308
European/Pakeha64.9%
Maori51.9%
Pacific9.4%
Asian4.5%
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)