Overview
Waihi Beach School is a state contributing school in Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 256 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 442 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3611
MoE School ID2048
Student Demographics
Total Roll256
European/Pakeha85.5%
Maori28.5%
Pacific4.3%
Asian5.5%
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 EQI442
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)