Overview
Tongariro School is a state composite school in Turangi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 348 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 546 (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 TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3334
MoE School ID476
Student Demographics
Total Roll348
European/Pakeha30.2%
Maori85.1%
Pacific6.9%
Asian3.7%
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 EQI546
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)