New ZealandWaikatoWaltonWalton School

Walton School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Walton, Waikato · Rural other
office@walton.school.nz 07-8883817
Roll118enrolled students
EQI456+1 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI456
vs National+1 (avg 455)
Roll118
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Walton School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
456-7
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
118
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
21.2%-10.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Walton School is a state contributing school in Walton, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 118 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 456 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3475
MoE School ID2074

Student Demographics

Total Roll118
European/Pakeha84.7%
Maori21.2%
Pacific0%
Asian7.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
84.7%
Maori
21.2%
Pacific
0%
Asian
7.6%
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 EQI456
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)