Overview
Tainui Full Primary School is a state full primary school in Tokoroa, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 248 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 526 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3420
MoE School ID1974
Student Demographics
Total Roll248
European/Pakeha20.6%
Maori66.9%
Pacific23.8%
Asian2.8%
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 EQI526
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)