Overview
Te Pākihi o Maru is a state contributing school in Oamaru, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 121 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 502 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waitaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9400
MoE School ID3785
Student Demographics
Total Roll121
European/Pakeha57.9%
Maori25.6%
Pacific29.8%
Asian9.9%
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 EQI502
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)