New ZealandWaikatoAtiamuriTirohanga School

Tirohanga School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Atiamuri, Waikato · Rural other
office@tirohanga.school.nz 07-3339353
Roll25enrolled students
EQI506+51 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI506
vs National+51 (avg 455)
Roll25
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
Tirohanga School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
506+43
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
25
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
60%+28pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8%-3.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Tirohanga School is a state full primary school in Atiamuri, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 25 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 506 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3078
MoE School ID2032

Student Demographics

Total Roll25
European/Pakeha44%
Maori60%
Pacific8%
Asian4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
44%
Maori
60%
Pacific
8%
Asian
4%
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 EQI506
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)