Overview
Thames South School is a state full primary school in Thames, Waikato, serving Co-Educational. The school has 57 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 541.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Postcode3500
School ID2027
Student Background
Total Roll57
European/Pakeha Students31.6%
Maori Students70.2%
Pacific Students10.5%
Asian Students5.3%
Student Background
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)