Overview
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Western Springs, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,799 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 422 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitematā Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1022
MoE School ID48
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,799
European/Pakeha56.6%
Maori28.3%
Pacific13.8%
Asian23%
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 EQI422
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)