Overview
Waiouru School is a state full primary school in Waiouru, Manawatū-Whanganui, serving Co-Educational. The school has 86 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 484.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Postcode4826
School ID2472
Student Background
Total Roll86
European/Pakeha Students69.8%
Maori Students54.7%
Pacific Students16.3%
Asian Students1.2%
Student Background
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)