New ZealandAucklandTakaniniTakanini School

Takanini School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Takanini, Auckland · Major urban area
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Roll509enrolled students
EQI500+45 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI500
vs National+45 (avg 455)
Roll509
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Takanini School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
500+37
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
509
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
29.3%-2.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
39.3%+27.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Takanini School is a state full primary school in Takanini, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 509 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 500 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPapakura Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2112
MoE School ID1523

Student Demographics

Total Roll509
European/Pakeha7.1%
Maori29.3%
Pacific39.3%
Asian41.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
7.1%
Maori
29.3%
Pacific
39.3%
Asian
41.8%
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 EQI500
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)