Overview
Tikipunga High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Tikipunga, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 375 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 560 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode0144
MoE School ID14
Student Demographics
Total Roll375
European/Pakeha21.6%
Maori88.5%
Pacific10.1%
Asian2.4%
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 EQI560
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)