Overview
Tuakau College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Tuakau, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,029 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 485 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode2342
MoE School ID106
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,029
European/Pakeha57.9%
Maori34.2%
Pacific17.2%
Asian17.4%
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 EQI485
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)