New ZealandWaikatoWhakamaruWhakamaru School

Whakamaru School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Whakamaru, Waikato · Rural other
office@whakamaru.school.nz 07-8828872
Roll75enrolled students
EQI494+39 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI494
vs National+39 (avg 455)
Roll75
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Whakamaru School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
494+31
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
75
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
46.7%+14.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8%-3.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Whakamaru School is a state full primary school in Whakamaru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 75 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 494 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3492
MoE School ID2080

Student Demographics

Total Roll75
European/Pakeha45.3%
Maori46.7%
Pacific8%
Asian20%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
45.3%
Maori
46.7%
Pacific
8%
Asian
20%
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 EQI494
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)