Overview
Tuakau School is a state contributing school in Tuakau, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 227 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 516 (high 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode2121
MoE School ID1539
Student Demographics
Total Roll227
European/Pakeha30.4%
Maori56.4%
Pacific27.3%
Asian12.8%
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 EQI516
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)