New ZealandAucklandManukau CityWiri Central School

Wiri Central School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Manukau City, Auckland · Major urban area
office@wiricentral.school.nz 09-2620594
Roll339enrolled students
EQI528+73 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI528
vs National+73 (avg 455)
Roll339
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Wiri Central School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
528+65
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
339
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
41%+9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
65.2%+53.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Wiri Central School is a state full primary school in Manukau City, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 339 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 528 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityManurewa Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2241
MoE School ID1576

Student Demographics

Total Roll339
European/Pakeha7.1%
Maori41%
Pacific65.2%
Asian10.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
7.1%
Maori
41%
Pacific
65.2%
Asian
10.6%
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 EQI528
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)