Overview
St Francis School (Thames) is a state integrated full primary school in Thames, Waikato, serving Co-Educational. The school has 81 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 409.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Postcode3540
School ID1945
Student Background
Total Roll81
European/Pakeha Students43.2%
Maori Students6.2%
Pacific Students8.6%
Asian Students63%
Student Background
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 EQI409
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)