Overview
Te Paina School is a state full primary school in Mercer, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 59 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 513 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2474
MoE School ID1372
Student Demographics
Total Roll59
European/Pakeha54.2%
Maori55.9%
Pacific13.6%
Asian1.7%
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 EQI513
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)