Overview
Te Karaka Area School is a state composite school in Te Karaka, Gisborne, serving Co-Educational. The school has 114 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 545.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
GenderCo-Educational
RegionGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Postcode4042
School ID624
Student Background
Total Roll114
European/Pakeha Students12.3%
Maori Students94.7%
Pacific Students1.8%
Asian Students0.9%
Student Background
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)