New ZealandNorthlandMatakoheTinopai School

Tinopai School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Matakohe, Northland · Rural other
secretary@tinopai.school.nz 09-4317182
Roll17enrolled students
EQI534+79 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI534
vs National+79 (avg 455)
Roll17
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Tinopai School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
534+71
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
17
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
82.4%+50.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Tinopai School is a state full primary school in Matakohe, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 17 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 534 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0593
MoE School ID1114

Student Demographics

Total Roll17
European/Pakeha35.3%
Maori82.4%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
35.3%
Maori
82.4%
Pacific
0%
Asian
0%
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 EQI534
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)