Overview
Tangowahine School is a state full primary school in Tangowahine, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 16 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 513 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0372
MoE School ID1105
Student Demographics
Total Roll16
European/Pakeha87.5%
Maori50%
Pacific6.2%
Asian0%
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 EQI513
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)