Overview
Te Waotu School is a state full primary school in Putaruru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 126 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 448 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3481
MoE School ID2025
Student Demographics
Total Roll126
European/Pakeha84.9%
Maori18.3%
Pacific2.4%
Asian13.5%
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 EQI448
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)