Overview
Wakefield School is a state full primary school in Wakefield, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 246 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7025
MoE School ID3234
Student Demographics
Total Roll246
European/Pakeha94.3%
Maori17.1%
Pacific0%
Asian3.3%
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)