Overview
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is a state integrated full primary school in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 155 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōpōtiki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌpōtiki District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3122
MoE School ID1950
Student Demographics
Total Roll155
European/Pakeha32.3%
Maori55.5%
Pacific8.4%
Asian18.7%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)