Overview
Waitara East School is a state contributing school in Waitara, Taranaki. It is a co-educational school. The school has 189 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 532 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the New Plymouth District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District
RegionTaranaki
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4346
MoE School ID2261
Student Demographics
Total Roll189
European/Pakeha28%
Maori81.5%
Pacific4.2%
Asian0.5%
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 EQI532
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)