Overview
Wainui Beach School is a state contributing school in Wainui, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 212 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 401 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4010
MoE School ID2721
Student Demographics
Total Roll212
European/Pakeha78.8%
Maori20.8%
Pacific3.8%
Asian4.7%
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 EQI401
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)