Overview
Wharepapa South School is a state full primary school in Te Awamutu, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 27 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 496 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3877
MoE School ID2086
Student Demographics
Total Roll27
European/Pakeha92.6%
Maori3.7%
Pacific3.7%
Asian7.4%
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 EQI496
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)