Overview
Waipa School is a state full primary school in Ngaruawahia, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 312 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 527 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3720
MoE School ID2064
Student Demographics
Total Roll312
European/Pakeha47.8%
Maori71.5%
Pacific6.7%
Asian4.5%
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 EQI527
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)