Overview
Tauhara School is a state contributing school in Tauhara, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 233 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 522 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3330
MoE School ID1984
Student Demographics
Total Roll233
European/Pakeha37.8%
Maori73.8%
Pacific6%
Asian7.7%
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 EQI522
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)