Overview
Waipu School is a state contributing school in Waipu, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 232 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 438 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0510
MoE School ID1125
Student Demographics
Total Roll232
European/Pakeha83.2%
Maori25.9%
Pacific6%
Asian7.8%
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 EQI438
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)