Overview
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is a state integrated full primary school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 246 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 430 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3120
MoE School ID1955
Student Demographics
Total Roll246
European/Pakeha54.1%
Maori32.9%
Pacific4.5%
Asian25.6%
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 EQI430
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)