New ZealandNorthlandWaihararaWaihārara School

Waihārara School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Waiharara, Northland · Rural other
office@waiharara.school.nz 09-4068830
Roll21enrolled students
EQI561+106 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI561
vs National+106 (avg 455)
Roll21
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Waihārara School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
561+98
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
21
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
90.5%+58.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
38.1%+26.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Waihārara School is a state full primary school in Waiharara, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 21 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 561 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0484
MoE School ID1120

Student Demographics

Total Roll21
European/Pakeha52.4%
Maori90.5%
Pacific38.1%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
52.4%
Maori
90.5%
Pacific
38.1%
Asian
0%
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 EQI561
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)