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
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)