Overview
Whangaparaoa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Stanmore Bay, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,948 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode0943
MoE School ID6763
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,948
European/Pakeha81.3%
Maori17.8%
Pacific6.3%
Asian14.6%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)