Overview
Swanson School is a state full primary school in Swanson, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 509 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 462 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitākere Ranges Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0612
MoE School ID1521
Student Demographics
Total Roll509
European/Pakeha48.3%
Maori32%
Pacific20.4%
Asian24.2%
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 EQI462
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)