New ZealandWaikatoFlagstaff-HamiltonTe Ao Mārama School

Te Ao Mārama School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato · Major urban area
office@teaomarama.school.nz 07-5950595
Roll442enrolled students
EQI390-65 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI390
vs National-65 (avg 455)
Roll442
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Te Ao Mārama School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
390-73
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
442
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14.7%-17.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.3%-5.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Te Ao Mārama School is a state contributing school in Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 442 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 390 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hamilton City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3210
MoE School ID780

Student Demographics

Total Roll442
European/Pakeha45.5%
Maori14.7%
Pacific6.3%
Asian44.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
45.5%
Maori
14.7%
Pacific
6.3%
Asian
44.3%
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 EQI390
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)