Overview
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki is a state composite school in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 87 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 541 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kawerau District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKawerau District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3127
MoE School ID651
Student Demographics
Total Roll87
European/Pakeha0%
Maori98.9%
Pacific0%
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 EQI541
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)