Overview
Waikowhai Primary School is a state contributing school in Mount Roskill, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 189 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 433 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Puketāpapa Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPuketāpapa Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1042
MoE School ID1549
Student Demographics
Total Roll189
European/Pakeha29.6%
Maori18%
Pacific34.4%
Asian40.2%
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 EQI433
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)