Overview
Tiaho Primary School is a state full primary school in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 74 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 558 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Wairoa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWairoa District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4160
MoE School ID1669
Student Demographics
Total Roll74
European/Pakeha10.8%
Maori97.3%
Pacific0%
Asian2.7%
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 EQI558
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)