Overview
Whangarei Heads School is a state full primary school in Whangarei Heads, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 137 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 408 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0174
MoE School ID1128
Student Demographics
Total Roll137
European/Pakeha89.8%
Maori15.3%
Pacific2.9%
Asian2.2%
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 EQI408
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)