New ZealandAucklandPonsonbyPonsonby Intermediate

Ponsonby Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Ponsonby, Auckland · Major urban area
office@ponsint.school.nz 09-3760096
Roll581enrolled students
EQI380-75 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI380
vs National-75 (avg 455)
Roll581
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Ponsonby Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
380-83
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
581
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
7.1%-24.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.1%-7.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ponsonby Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Ponsonby, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 581 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 380 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitematā Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1011
MoE School ID1445

Student Demographics

Total Roll581
European/Pakeha50.6%
Maori7.1%
Pacific4.1%
Asian37.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
50.6%
Maori
7.1%
Pacific
4.1%
Asian
37.5%
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 EQI380
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)