New ZealandWaikatoWaipahihiWaipahihi School

Waipahihi School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Waipahihi, Waikato · Medium urban area
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Roll333enrolled students
EQI451-4 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI451
vs National-4 (avg 455)
Roll333
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Waipahihi School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
451-12
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
333
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
34.2%+2.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.7%-9.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Waipahihi School is a state contributing school in Waipahihi, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 333 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 451 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3330
MoE School ID2065

Student Demographics

Total Roll333
European/Pakeha74.5%
Maori34.2%
Pacific2.7%
Asian9.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
74.5%
Maori
34.2%
Pacific
2.7%
Asian
9.9%
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 EQI451
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)