Overview
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School is a state composite school in Te Araroa, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 61 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 555 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4050
MoE School ID550
Student Demographics
Total Roll61
European/Pakeha9.8%
Maori96.7%
Pacific0%
Asian1.6%
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 EQI555
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)