Overview
Potaka School is a state full primary school in Hicks Bay, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 45 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 523 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3199
MoE School ID2649
Student Demographics
Total Roll45
European/Pakeha22.2%
Maori91.1%
Pacific4.4%
Asian0%
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 EQI523
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)