Overview
Whangārei Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Avenues, Northland. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,486 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 474 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whangarei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode0140
MoE School ID15
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,486
European/Pakeha72.6%
Maori44.5%
Pacific8.7%
Asian8.3%
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 EQI474
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)