Overview
TKKM o Waitaha is a state composite school in Waltham, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 213 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 519 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8023
MoE School ID4212
Student Demographics
Total Roll213
European/Pakeha5.6%
Maori97.7%
Pacific9.9%
Asian0.5%
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 EQI519
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)