Overview
Karaka School is a state full primary school in Papakura, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 228 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 403 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFranklin Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2580
MoE School ID1325
Student Demographics
Total Roll228
European/Pakeha70.2%
Maori13.6%
Pacific8.3%
Asian20.2%
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 EQI403
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)