Overview
Dawson School is a state contributing school in Otara, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 271 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2163
MoE School ID1259
Student Demographics
Total Roll271
European/Pakeha10.3%
Maori17.3%
Pacific79.7%
Asian9.2%
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 EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)