New ZealandWaikatoWhitikahuWhitikahu School

Whitikahu School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Whitikahu, Waikato · Rural other
office@whitikahu.school.nz 07-8244859
Roll51enrolled students
EQI458+3 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI458
vs National+3 (avg 455)
Roll51
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Whitikahu School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
458-5
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
51
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.5%-8.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Whitikahu School is a state full primary school in Whitikahu, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 51 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 458 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3792
MoE School ID2090

Student Demographics

Total Roll51
European/Pakeha90.2%
Maori23.5%
Pacific0%
Asian5.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
90.2%
Maori
23.5%
Pacific
0%
Asian
5.9%
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 EQI458
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)