Overview
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School is a state contributing school in Otara, Auckland, serving Co-Educational. The school has 320 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 511.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Postcode2023
School ID1218
Student Background
Total Roll320
European/Pakeha Students4.1%
Maori Students36.6%
Pacific Students81.9%
Asian Students3.4%
Student Background
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 EQI511
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)