Overview
Ponsonby Primary School is a state contributing school in Herne Bay, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 287 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 364 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitematā Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1011
MoE School ID1446
Student Demographics
Total Roll287
European/Pakeha85%
Maori4.5%
Pacific1.4%
Asian16.7%
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 EQI364
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)