Overview
Parakai School is a state full primary school in Parakai, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 201 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 481 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRodney Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0830
MoE School ID1432
Student Demographics
Total Roll201
European/Pakeha75.6%
Maori38.8%
Pacific10.9%
Asian10%
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 EQI481
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)