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
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)