New ZealandAucklandDruryArarimu School

Ararimu School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Drury, Auckland · Rural other
office@ararimu.school.nz 09-2948372
Roll107enrolled students
EQI400-55 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI400
vs National-55 (avg 455)
Roll107
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Ararimu School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
400-63
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
107
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
21.5%-10.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.7%-7.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ararimu School is a state full primary school in Drury, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 107 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 400 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFranklin Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2579
MoE School ID1207

Student Demographics

Total Roll107
European/Pakeha88.8%
Maori21.5%
Pacific4.7%
Asian6.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
88.8%
Maori
21.5%
Pacific
4.7%
Asian
6.5%
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 EQI400
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)