Overview
Wakari School is a state contributing school in Wakari, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 279 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 Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9010
MoE School ID3859
Student Demographics
Total Roll279
European/Pakeha83.5%
Maori13.3%
Pacific5%
Asian7.9%
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)