Overview
Puketapu School (New Plymouth) is a state full primary school in Bell Block, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 325 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 480 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4312
MoE School ID2223
Student Demographics
Total Roll325
European/Pakeha68.6%
Maori44.6%
Pacific8%
Asian8%
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 EQI480
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)