Overview
Waikouaiti School is a state contributing school in Waikouaiti, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 86 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9510
MoE School ID3852
Student Demographics
Total Roll86
European/Pakeha79.1%
Maori23.3%
Pacific7%
Asian3.5%
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)