Overview
Waihi Central School is a state contributing school in Waihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 105 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 534 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hauraki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHauraki District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3610
MoE School ID2050
Student Demographics
Total Roll105
European/Pakeha70.5%
Maori45.7%
Pacific4.8%
Asian6.7%
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 EQI534
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)