Overview
Te Kura o Matapihi is a state full primary school in Matapihi, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 172 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 503 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3175
MoE School ID1815
Student Demographics
Total Roll172
European/Pakeha11.6%
Maori98.8%
Pacific7.6%
Asian0%
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 EQI503
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)