New ZealandHawke's BayHastingsPukehamoamoa School

Pukehamoamoa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Hastings, Hawke's Bay · Rural other
office@puke.school.nz 06-8743830
Roll56enrolled students
EQI437-18 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI437
vs National-18 (avg 455)
Roll56
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Pukehamoamoa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
437-26
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
56
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.2%-8.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.8%-10pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pukehamoamoa School is a state full primary school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 56 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 437 (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
Postcode4179
MoE School ID2651

Student Demographics

Total Roll56
European/Pakeha94.6%
Maori23.2%
Pacific1.8%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
94.6%
Maori
23.2%
Pacific
1.8%
Asian
0%
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 EQI437
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)