Overview
Tainui School is a state contributing school in Tainui, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 249 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 441 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9013
MoE School ID3841
Student Demographics
Total Roll249
European/Pakeha85.1%
Maori13.3%
Pacific10.8%
Asian6.4%
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 EQI441
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)