Overview
Te Puru School is a state full primary school in Te Puru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 159 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 456 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3575
MoE School ID1912
Student Demographics
Total Roll159
European/Pakeha84.3%
Maori38.4%
Pacific4.4%
Asian5%
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 EQI456
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)