Overview
Wairakei School is a state contributing school in Wairakei, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 319 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (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/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3332
MoE School ID2066
Student Demographics
Total Roll319
European/Pakeha82.8%
Maori25.1%
Pacific0.9%
Asian6.9%
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)