Overview
The Gardens School is a state full primary school in The Gardens, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 510 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 400 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityManurewa Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2105
MoE School ID6947
Student Demographics
Total Roll510
European/Pakeha25.3%
Maori10.8%
Pacific20.4%
Asian59.2%
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 EQI400
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)