Overview
Whangamata Area School is a state composite school in Whangamata, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 556 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 460 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3643
MoE School ID428
Student Demographics
Total Roll556
European/Pakeha80%
Maori26.4%
Pacific3.6%
Asian4.3%
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 EQI460
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)