Overview
Sherwood School (Auckland) is a state contributing school in Browns Bay, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 444 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 372 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0630
MoE School ID1481
Student Demographics
Total Roll444
European/Pakeha30.6%
Maori2.7%
Pacific2.9%
Asian65.5%
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 EQI372
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)