Overview
Whangara School is a state full primary school in Whangara, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 85 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4073
MoE School ID2736
Student Demographics
Total Roll85
European/Pakeha17.6%
Maori96.5%
Pacific7.1%
Asian0%
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 EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)