Overview
Te Karaka Area School is a state composite school in Te Karaka, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 114 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 Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4042
MoE School ID624
Student Demographics
Total Roll114
European/Pakeha12.3%
Maori94.7%
Pacific1.8%
Asian0.9%
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)