Overview
Hillsborough School is a state contributing school in Hillsborough, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 343 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 370 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Puketāpapa Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPuketāpapa Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1042
MoE School ID1313
Student Demographics
Total Roll343
European/Pakeha28.3%
Maori7.6%
Pacific13.1%
Asian58.3%
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 EQI370
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)