Overview
Te Mahoe School is a state full primary school in Lake Matahina, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 28 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 556 (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/RuralRural other
Postcode3192
MoE School ID2009
Student Demographics
Total Roll28
European/Pakeha10.7%
Maori100%
Pacific0%
Asian3.6%
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 EQI556
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)