Overview
Whau Valley School is a state contributing school in Whau Valley, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 291 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 537 (high 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode0112
MoE School ID1131
Student Demographics
Total Roll291
European/Pakeha36.1%
Maori77%
Pacific13.4%
Asian3.8%
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 EQI537
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)