Overview
Waimea College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Richmond, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,563 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7020
MoE School ID296
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,563
European/Pakeha84.5%
Maori11.2%
Pacific2.1%
Asian6.8%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)