Overview
Poukawa School is a state full primary school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 92 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 476 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4178
MoE School ID2650
Student Demographics
Total Roll92
European/Pakeha71.7%
Maori40.2%
Pacific5.4%
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 EQI476
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)