Overview
Waihopai School is a state contributing school in Gladstone, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 319 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 428 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9810
MoE School ID4035
Student Demographics
Total Roll319
European/Pakeha60.8%
Maori21.9%
Pacific6%
Asian23.8%
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 EQI428
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)