New ZealandOtagoBalcluthaRomahapa School

Romahapa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Balclutha, Otago · Rural other
principal@romahapa.school.nz 03-4128849
Roll62enrolled students
EQI438-17 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI438
vs National-17 (avg 455)
Roll62
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Romahapa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
438-25
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
62
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
8.1%-23.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
11.3%-0.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Romahapa School is a state full primary school in Balclutha, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 62 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 438 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Clutha District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9271
MoE School ID3811

Student Demographics

Total Roll62
European/Pakeha90.3%
Maori8.1%
Pacific11.3%
Asian3.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
90.3%
Maori
8.1%
Pacific
11.3%
Asian
3.2%
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 EQI438
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)