New ZealandAucklandPapakuraPapakura Normal School

Papakura Normal School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Papakura, Auckland · Major urban area
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Roll711enrolled students
EQI491+36 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI491
vs National+36 (avg 455)
Roll711
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Papakura Normal School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
491+28
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
711
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
35.2%+3.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
36.3%+24.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Papakura Normal School is a state full primary school in Papakura, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 711 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 491 (above-average 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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPapakura Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2110
MoE School ID1423

Student Demographics

Total Roll711
European/Pakeha12.2%
Maori35.2%
Pacific36.3%
Asian36%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
12.2%
Maori
35.2%
Pacific
36.3%
Asian
36%
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 EQI491
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)