Overview
Whenuakite School is a state full primary school in Whitianga, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 150 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 428 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityThames-Coromandel District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3591
MoE School ID2088
Student Demographics
Total Roll150
European/Pakeha92%
Maori5.3%
Pacific0.7%
Asian6%
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 EQI428
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)