Overview
Yendarra School is a state contributing school in Otara, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 203 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 512 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode2159
MoE School ID1580
Student Demographics
Total Roll203
European/Pakeha2.5%
Maori27.6%
Pacific78.3%
Asian4.9%
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 EQI512
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)