Overview
Tawhiti School is a state contributing school in Hāwera, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 268 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 473 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4610
MoE School ID2248
Student Demographics
Total Roll268
European/Pakeha75.7%
Maori49.6%
Pacific3.7%
Asian7.1%
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 EQI473
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)