Overview
Tolaga Bay Area School is a state composite school in Tolaga Bay, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 254 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 526 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4077
MoE School ID212
Student Demographics
Total Roll254
European/Pakeha15.4%
Maori92.1%
Pacific3.1%
Asian2%
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 EQI526
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)