Overview
Waitakere School is a state full primary school in Auckland West, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 391 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 419 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitākere Ranges Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0614
MoE School ID1557
Student Demographics
Total Roll391
European/Pakeha85.9%
Maori16.4%
Pacific8.4%
Asian10.5%
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 EQI419
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)