Overview
Paerata School is a state full primary school in Paerata, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 167 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-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 settlement
Postcode2124
MoE School ID1414
Student Demographics
Total Roll167
European/Pakeha52.1%
Maori21%
Pacific24%
Asian24.6%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)