Overview
Tamatea School is a state contributing school in Tamatea, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 139 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 535 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Napier City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNapier City
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4112
MoE School ID2686
Student Demographics
Total Roll139
European/Pakeha39.6%
Maori56.8%
Pacific14.4%
Asian19.4%
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 EQI535
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)