Overview
St Patrick's School (Kaponga) is a state integrated full primary school in Kaponga, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 26 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 437 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4642
MoE School ID2240
Student Demographics
Total Roll26
European/Pakeha61.5%
Maori11.5%
Pacific0%
Asian30.8%
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 EQI437
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)