Overview
Richmond Road School is a state contributing school in Ponsonby, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 267 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 403 (below-average 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
Postcode1021
MoE School ID1463
Student Demographics
Total Roll267
European/Pakeha59.6%
Maori26.2%
Pacific38.2%
Asian8.6%
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 EQI403
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)