Overview
Te Kura o Te Paroa is a state full primary school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 280 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 Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3191
MoE School ID1888
Student Demographics
Total Roll280
European/Pakeha16.1%
Maori99.3%
Pacific5%
Asian0.7%
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)