Overview
Waitomo Caves School is a state full primary school in Waitomo Caves, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 30 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 526 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waitomo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3977
MoE School ID2073
Student Demographics
Total Roll30
European/Pakeha43.3%
Maori73.3%
Pacific10%
Asian10%
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 EQI526
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)