Overview
Tapu School is a state full primary school in Tapu, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 5 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 521 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3575
MoE School ID1980
Student Demographics
Total Roll5
European/Pakeha40%
Maori60%
Pacific0%
Asian40%
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 EQI521
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)