Overview
Upokongaro School is a state full primary school in Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 83 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 524 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4573
MoE School ID2469
Student Demographics
Total Roll83
European/Pakeha44.6%
Maori72.3%
Pacific6%
Asian2.4%
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 EQI524
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)