Overview
Kia Aroha Campus is a state composite school in Otara, Auckland, serving Co-Educational. The school has 326 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 539.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
GenderCo-Educational
RegionŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Postcode2023
School ID631
Student Background
Total Roll326
European/Pakeha Students7.1%
Maori Students65%
Pacific Students49.7%
Asian Students4%
Student Background
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 EQI539
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)