Overview
Pakuranga College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Bucklands Beach, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 2,277 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 431 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Howick 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 AuthorityHowick Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2143
MoE School ID80
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,277
European/Pakeha43.7%
Maori8.7%
Pacific10.1%
Asian48.2%
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 EQI431
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)