Overview
Tirau Primary School is a state contributing school in Tirau, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 122 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 477 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3410
MoE School ID2031
Student Demographics
Total Roll122
European/Pakeha80.3%
Maori33.6%
Pacific7.4%
Asian5.7%
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 EQI477
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)