Overview
Te Kura o Wairau is a state contributing school in Highbury, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 140 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 541 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4442
MoE School ID2363
Student Demographics
Total Roll140
European/Pakeha29.3%
Maori59.3%
Pacific33.6%
Asian5.7%
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 EQI541
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)