Overview
Whakamarama School is a state full primary school in Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 79 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 423 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3179
MoE School ID2079
Student Demographics
Total Roll79
European/Pakeha91.1%
Maori21.5%
Pacific3.8%
Asian6.3%
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 EQI423
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)