Overview
Stratford High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Stratford, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 710 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 500 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Stratford District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityStratford District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4352
MoE School ID179
Student Demographics
Total Roll710
European/Pakeha78.9%
Maori30.1%
Pacific2.4%
Asian3.7%
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 EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)