New ZealandAucklandKumeuMatua Ngaru School

Matua Ngaru School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Kumeu, Auckland · Small urban area
aculverwell@matuangaru.school.nz 09-9729343
Roll545enrolled students
EQI399-56 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI399
vs National-56 (avg 455)
Roll545
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Matua Ngaru School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
399-64
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
545
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
11.4%-20.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
10.6%-1.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Matua Ngaru School is a state full primary school in Kumeu, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 545 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 399 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRodney Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0810
MoE School ID774

Student Demographics

Total Roll545
European/Pakeha71.4%
Maori11.4%
Pacific10.6%
Asian18.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
71.4%
Maori
11.4%
Pacific
10.6%
Asian
18.9%
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 EQI399
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)