Overview
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is a state composite school in Invercargill, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 195 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 536 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9812
MoE School ID4217
Student Demographics
Total Roll195
European/Pakeha9.2%
Maori100%
Pacific7.2%
Asian0%
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 EQI536
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)