Overview
Te Puke Primary School is a state contributing school in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 279 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 469 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3119
MoE School ID2016
Student Demographics
Total Roll279
European/Pakeha39.1%
Maori41.2%
Pacific11.1%
Asian35.5%
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 EQI469
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)