Overview
Rahotu School is a state full primary school in Rahotu, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 125 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 503 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4684
MoE School ID1679
Student Demographics
Total Roll125
European/Pakeha84.8%
Maori48%
Pacific1.6%
Asian4%
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 EQI503
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)