Overview
Whakatane High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,284 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 475 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3158
MoE School ID144
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,284
European/Pakeha60.7%
Maori53%
Pacific3.3%
Asian5.8%
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 EQI475
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)