New ZealandBay of PlentyOkere FallsWhangamarino School

Whangamarino School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty · Rural settlement
office@whangamarino.school.nz 07-3624879
Roll133enrolled students
EQI531+76 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI531
vs National+76 (avg 455)
Roll133
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Whangamarino School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
531+68
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
133
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
98.5%+66.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
7.5%-4.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Whangamarino School is a state full primary school in Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 133 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 531 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3074
MoE School ID2083

Student Demographics

Total Roll133
European/Pakeha11.3%
Maori98.5%
Pacific7.5%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
11.3%
Maori
98.5%
Pacific
7.5%
Asian
0%
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 EQI531
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)