Overview
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated composite school in Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 275 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 437 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4156
MoE School ID231
Student Demographics
Total Roll275
European/Pakeha90.9%
Maori21.5%
Pacific2.9%
Asian7.3%
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)