New ZealandBay of PlentyPukehinaPukehina School

Pukehina School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Pukehina, Bay of Plenty · Rural other
office@pukehina.school.nz 07-5333869
Roll14enrolled students
EQI555+100 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI555
vs National+100 (avg 455)
Roll14
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Pukehina School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
555+92
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
14
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
64.3%+32.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
14.3%+2.5pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pukehina School is a state full primary school in Pukehina, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 14 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 555 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3186
MoE School ID1904

Student Demographics

Total Roll14
European/Pakeha35.7%
Maori64.3%
Pacific14.3%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
35.7%
Maori
64.3%
Pacific
14.3%
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 EQI555
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)