Overview
Waiopehu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 578 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 513 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Horowhenua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5540
MoE School ID237
Student Demographics
Total Roll578
European/Pakeha60.4%
Maori47.6%
Pacific22%
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 EQI513
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)