New ZealandNorthlandKaeoWhangaroa College

Whangaroa College

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Kaeo, Northland · Rural settlement
office@whc.school.nz 09-4050199
Roll101enrolled students
EQI540+85 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI540
vs National+85 (avg 455)
Roll101
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Whangaroa College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
540+77
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
101
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
95%+63pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5%-6.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Whangaroa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Kaeo, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 101 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 540 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0448
MoE School ID4

Student Demographics

Total Roll101
European/Pakeha27.7%
Maori95%
Pacific5%
Asian2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
27.7%
Maori
95%
Pacific
5%
Asian
2%
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 EQI540
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)