Overview
Waipawa School is a state full primary school in Waipawa, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 320 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 482 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Hawke's Bay District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4210
MoE School ID2723
Student Demographics
Total Roll320
European/Pakeha75.3%
Maori36.9%
Pacific10.3%
Asian1.9%
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 EQI482
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)