New ZealandAucklandPapakuraTe Hihi School

Te Hihi School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Papakura, Auckland · Rural other
office@tehihi.school.nz 09-2927706
Roll135enrolled students
EQI450-5 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI450
vs National-5 (avg 455)
Roll135
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Te Hihi School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
450-13
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
135
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
34.1%+2.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
12.6%+0.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Te Hihi School is a state full primary school in Papakura, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 135 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFranklin Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2580
MoE School ID1532

Student Demographics

Total Roll135
European/Pakeha60.7%
Maori34.1%
Pacific12.6%
Asian20.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
60.7%
Maori
34.1%
Pacific
12.6%
Asian
20.7%
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 EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)