Overview
South Auckland Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) school in Manurewa, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 180 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 488 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeRestricted Composite (Year 7-10)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityManurewa Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1546
MoE School ID876
Student Demographics
Total Roll180
European/Pakeha16.1%
Maori21.7%
Pacific58.9%
Asian22.2%
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 EQI488
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)