New ZealandAucklandParnellParnell School

Parnell School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Parnell, Auckland · Major urban area
office@parnell.school.nz 09-3793008
Roll497enrolled students
EQI382-73 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI382
vs National-73 (avg 455)
Roll497
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Parnell School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
382-81
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
497
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
3.8%-28.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.4%-9.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Parnell School is a state full primary school in Parnell, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 497 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 382 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitematā Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1052
MoE School ID1436

Student Demographics

Total Roll497
European/Pakeha38.6%
Maori3.8%
Pacific2.4%
Asian55.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
38.6%
Maori
3.8%
Pacific
2.4%
Asian
55.3%
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 EQI382
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)