New ZealandAucklandOnehungaOnehunga High School

Onehunga High School

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Onehunga, Auckland · Major urban area
ps@ohs.school.nz 09-6366006 Ext 8006
Roll1,030enrolled students
EQI478+23 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI478
vs National+23 (avg 455)
Roll1,030
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Onehunga High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
478+15
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,030
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
19.5%-12.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
47.4%+35.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Onehunga High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Onehunga, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,030 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 478 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMaungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1061
MoE School ID86

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,030
European/Pakeha37.2%
Maori19.5%
Pacific47.4%
Asian24%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
37.2%
Maori
19.5%
Pacific
47.4%
Asian
24%
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 EQI478
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)