Overview
Tarawera High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 460 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 545 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kawerau District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKawerau District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3169
MoE School ID661
Student Demographics
Total Roll460
European/Pakeha18.9%
Maori87.4%
Pacific5.2%
Asian3%
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 EQI545
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)