Overview
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is a state full primary school in Melville, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 117 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 520 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3245
MoE School ID282
Student Demographics
Total Roll117
European/Pakeha9.4%
Maori99.1%
Pacific5.1%
Asian1.7%
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 EQI520
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)