New ZealandAucklandBirkenheadVerran Primary School

Verran Primary School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Birkenhead, Auckland · Major urban area
office@verranprimary.school.nz 09-4837052
Roll201enrolled students
EQI401-54 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI401
vs National-54 (avg 455)
Roll201
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Verran

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
401-62
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
201
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
11.4%-20.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8%-3.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Verran Primary School is a state contributing school in Birkenhead, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 201 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 401 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0626
MoE School ID1543

Student Demographics

Total Roll201
European/Pakeha72.1%
Maori11.4%
Pacific8%
Asian27.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
72.1%
Maori
11.4%
Pacific
8%
Asian
27.4%
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 EQI401
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)