Overview
Wairoa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 373 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 533 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Wairoa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWairoa District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4108
MoE School ID214
Student Demographics
Total Roll373
European/Pakeha27.6%
Maori83.4%
Pacific6.7%
Asian2.1%
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 EQI533
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)