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Awakeri School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Thornton-Awakeri, Whakatane, with 335 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll335at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic447moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Awakeri School, Ministry school number 1691 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

335students

Awakeri School had 335 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 25576%
Māori 10431%
Asian 257%
Pacific 72%
MELAA 62%

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 335 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

447EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 447

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Awakeri School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1691
Address974 State Highway 30, Thornton-Awakeri, Whakatane
Territorial authorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1913-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Te Kura o Te Paroa Full PrimaryYears 1–8 288 6.1 km
Edgecumbe School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 163 6.7 km
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit Teen Parent Unit 6.7 km
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 129 6.8 km
Trident High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 845 7.3 km
Whakatane Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 586 7.4 km
James Street School ContributingYears 1–6 240 7.5 km
Whakatane S D A School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 52 7.8 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Awakeri School cover?

Awakeri School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Awakeri School?

335 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Awakeri School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Awakeri School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Awakeri School a state school?

Awakeri School is a state school.

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