Overview
Totara School is a state full primary school in Alma, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 19 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waitaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9495
MoE School ID3847
Student Demographics
Total Roll19
European/Pakeha94.7%
Maori21.1%
Pacific0%
Asian5.3%
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 EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)