Overview
St Francis School (Thames) is a state integrated full primary school in Thames, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 81 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 409 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3540
MoE School ID1945
Student Demographics
Total Roll81
European/Pakeha43.2%
Maori6.2%
Pacific8.6%
Asian63%
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 EQI409
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)