New ZealandAucklandWhenuapaiWhenuapai School

Whenuapai School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Whenuapai, Auckland · Major urban area
office@whenuapai.school.nz 09-4168779
Roll640enrolled students
EQI400-55 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI400
vs National-55 (avg 455)
Roll640
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Whenuapai School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
400-63
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
640
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
16.2%-15.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
10.9%-0.9pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Whenuapai School is a state full primary school in Whenuapai, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 640 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 400 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Upper Harbour Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityUpper Harbour Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0618
MoE School ID1572

Student Demographics

Total Roll640
European/Pakeha52.3%
Maori16.2%
Pacific10.9%
Asian38.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
52.3%
Maori
16.2%
Pacific
10.9%
Asian
38.8%
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 EQI400
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)