Overview
Chapel Downs School is a state contributing school in Flat Bush, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 727 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHowick Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2164
MoE School ID1581
Student Demographics
Total Roll727
European/Pakeha7.8%
Maori16.9%
Pacific55.3%
Asian35.9%
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 EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)