Overview
St John the Evangelist Catholic School is a state integrated full primary school in Otara, Auckland, serving Primary Co-Ed/Secondary Girls. The school has 185 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 487.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
GenderPrimary Co-Ed/Secondary Girls
RegionŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Postcode2159
School ID1491
Student Background
Total Roll185
European/Pakeha Students1.6%
Maori Students4.3%
Pacific Students96.8%
Asian Students1.6%
Student Background
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 EQI487
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)