Overview
Whakatane Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 586 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 486 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3120
MoE School ID2082
Student Demographics
Total Roll586
European/Pakeha57%
Maori51.4%
Pacific4.4%
Asian7.7%
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 EQI486
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)