Overview
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is a state intermediate school in Otara, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 373 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 519 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2159
MoE School ID1274
Student Demographics
Total Roll373
European/Pakeha3.2%
Maori20.6%
Pacific81.8%
Asian6.2%
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 EQI519
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)