Overview
Te Kauwhata College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Te Kauwhata, Waikato, serving Co-Educational. The school has 522 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 500.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Postcode3741
School ID115
Student Background
Total Roll522
European/Pakeha Students50.6%
Maori Students48.5%
Pacific Students14.8%
Asian Students14.4%
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 EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)