Overview
Puahue School is a state contributing school in Te Awamutu, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 148 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 425 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3879
MoE School ID1902
Student Demographics
Total Roll148
European/Pakeha93.9%
Maori16.2%
Pacific0%
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 EQI425
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)