Overview
Tamahere Model Country School is a state contributing school in Tamahere, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 354 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 372 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3283
MoE School ID1976
Student Demographics
Total Roll354
European/Pakeha79.4%
Maori11.3%
Pacific3.7%
Asian15.8%
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 EQI372
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)