Overview
Sunset Primary School is a state contributing school in Fordlands, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 156 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 551 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3040
MoE School ID1970
Student Demographics
Total Roll156
European/Pakeha5.1%
Maori90.4%
Pacific8.3%
Asian3.2%
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 EQI551
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)