Overview
Southern Cross Campus is a state composite school in Mangere, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,661 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMāngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2153
MoE School ID452
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,661
European/Pakeha3.7%
Maori13.3%
Pacific84.6%
Asian10.7%
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 EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)