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Ruawai College

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Ruawai, Northland · Rural other
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Roll148enrolled students
EQI526+71 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI526
vs National+71 (avg 455)
Roll148
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Ruawai College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
526+63
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
148
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
48.6%+16.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
9.5%-2.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ruawai College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Ruawai, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 148 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 526 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0549
MoE School ID22

Student Demographics

Total Roll148
European/Pakeha65.5%
Maori48.6%
Pacific9.5%
Asian2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
65.5%
Maori
48.6%
Pacific
9.5%
Asian
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 EQI526
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)