Overview
Puhinui School is a state contributing school in Papatoetoe, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 712 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 432 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2241
MoE School ID1448
Student Demographics
Total Roll712
European/Pakeha7.4%
Maori7.3%
Pacific26.7%
Asian63.1%
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 EQI432
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)