Overview
Waihi College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Waihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 570 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 485 (above-average 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 TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHauraki District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3641
MoE School ID114
Student Demographics
Total Roll570
European/Pakeha76.5%
Maori39.5%
Pacific4.7%
Asian9.3%
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 EQI485
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)