Overview
Thames South School is a state full primary school in Thames, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 57 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 Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3500
MoE School ID2027
Student Demographics
Total Roll57
European/Pakeha31.6%
Maori70.2%
Pacific10.5%
Asian5.3%
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)