New ZealandAucklandOtaraFlat Bush School

Flat Bush School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Otara, Auckland · Major urban area
09-2748279
Roll374enrolled students
EQI520+65 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI520
vs National+65 (avg 455)
Roll374
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Flat Bush School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
520+57
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
374
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
22.7%-9.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
79.9%+68.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Flat Bush School is a state contributing school in Otara, Auckland, serving Co-Educational. The school has 374 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 520.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Postcode2023
School ID1277

Student Background

Total Roll374
European/Pakeha Students1.3%
Maori Students22.7%
Pacific Students79.9%
Asian Students4%

Student Background

European/Pakeha Students
1.3%
Maori Students
22.7%
Pacific Students
79.9%
Asian Students
4%
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 EQI520
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)