Overview
Papakura High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Papakura, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,359 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 531 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Papakura 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 AuthorityPapakura Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2244
MoE School ID101
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,359
European/Pakeha15.8%
Maori48.6%
Pacific43.5%
Asian21.6%
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 EQI531
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)