Overview
Thames High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Thames, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 410 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 489 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3540
MoE School ID111
Student Demographics
Total Roll410
European/Pakeha71.5%
Maori37.1%
Pacific6.1%
Asian15.4%
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 EQI489
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)