Overview
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto is a state composite school in Te Kuiti, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 129 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 527 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waitomo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3985
MoE School ID1865
Student Demographics
Total Roll129
European/Pakeha6.2%
Maori100%
Pacific7.8%
Asian3.1%
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 EQI527
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)