Overview
Te Kowhai School is a state full primary school in Te Kowhai, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 300 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 414 (below-average 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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3288
MoE School ID2007
Student Demographics
Total Roll300
European/Pakeha94.3%
Maori10.7%
Pacific4%
Asian3%
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 EQI414
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)