New ZealandNorthlandTangowahineTangowahine School

Tangowahine School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Tangowahine, Northland · Rural other
office@tws.school.nz 09-4397032
Roll16enrolled students
EQI513+58 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI513
vs National+58 (avg 455)
Roll16
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Tangowahine School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
513+50
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
16
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
50%+18pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.2%-5.6pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
87.5%
Maori
50%
Pacific
6.2%
Asian
0%
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)