Overview
Te Papapa School is a state contributing school in Onehunga, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 310 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 510 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMaungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1061
MoE School ID1534
Student Demographics
Total Roll310
European/Pakeha13.9%
Maori27.7%
Pacific72.6%
Asian10.3%
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 EQI510
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)