Overview
Takitimu Primary School is a state full primary school in Nightcaps, Southland, serving Co-Educational. The school has 97 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 467.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionSouthland District
RegionSouthland
Postcode9630
School ID398
Student Background
Total Roll97
European/Pakeha Students57.7%
Maori Students40.2%
Pacific Students5.2%
Asian Students18.6%
Student Background
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)