Overview
Waipukurau School is a state full primary school in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 291 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 467 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. 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 SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Hawke's Bay District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4200
MoE School ID2725
Student Demographics
Total Roll291
European/Pakeha75.3%
Maori33.7%
Pacific5.8%
Asian5.2%
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 EQI467
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)