Overview
Te Mahia School is a state full primary school in Nuhaka, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 55 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 501 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Wairoa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWairoa District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4198
MoE School ID1676
Student Demographics
Total Roll55
European/Pakeha49.1%
Maori67.3%
Pacific3.6%
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 EQI501
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)