Overview
Te Paepae o Aotea is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Hāwera, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 894 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 509 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Taranaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4640
MoE School ID961
Student Demographics
Total Roll894
European/Pakeha72.9%
Maori46.5%
Pacific5.6%
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 EQI509
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)