Overview
Te Kauwhata College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Te Kauwhata, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 522 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 500 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3741
MoE School ID115
Student Demographics
Total Roll522
European/Pakeha50.6%
Maori48.5%
Pacific14.8%
Asian14.4%
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 EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)