New ZealandGisborneGisborneTKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga

TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Gisborne, Gisborne · Rural other
office@whatonga.school.nz 06-8643850
Roll29enrolled students
EQI532+77 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI532
vs National+77 (avg 455)
Roll29
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
532+69
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
29
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
96.6%+64.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.9%-4.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga is a state full primary school in Gisborne, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 29 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 532 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4087
MoE School ID2659

Student Demographics

Total Roll29
European/Pakeha13.8%
Maori96.6%
Pacific6.9%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
13.8%
Maori
96.6%
Pacific
6.9%
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 EQI532
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)