New ZealandAucklandGrey LynnGrey Lynn School

Grey Lynn School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Grey Lynn, Auckland · Major urban area
info@greylynn.school.nz 09-3763255
Roll237enrolled students
EQI379-76 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI379
vs National-76 (avg 455)
Roll237
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Grey Lynn School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
379-84
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
237
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
13.5%-18.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
17.3%+5.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Grey Lynn School is a state contributing school in Grey Lynn, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 237 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 379 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitematā Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1021
MoE School ID1301

Student Demographics

Total Roll237
European/Pakeha71.7%
Maori13.5%
Pacific17.3%
Asian21.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
71.7%
Maori
13.5%
Pacific
17.3%
Asian
21.5%
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 EQI379
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)