Overview
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is a state integrated full primary school in Avondale, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 165 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhau Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0600
MoE School ID1503
Student Demographics
Total Roll165
European/Pakeha4.2%
Maori6.1%
Pacific50.3%
Asian43%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)