Overview
Te Wharau School (Gisborne) is a state contributing school in Kaiti, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 305 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 514 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4010
MoE School ID2701
Student Demographics
Total Roll305
European/Pakeha33.8%
Maori79.7%
Pacific9.5%
Asian3%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)