Overview
Waihi East School is a state contributing school in Waihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 225 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 470 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hauraki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHauraki District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3641
MoE School ID2049
Student Demographics
Total Roll225
European/Pakeha84.9%
Maori27.1%
Pacific3.6%
Asian8.4%
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 EQI470
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)