Dairy Flat School

Contributing (Years 1-6)Co-EducationalYear 1–6StateHas enrolment zone
1220 Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, Auckland
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318 students
Medium school
425
Equity Index · High Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Dairy Flat School in brief

Dairy Flat School is a medium state co-educational primary school (Year 1–6) in Dairy Flat, Auckland, with 318 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 425 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1878.

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Dairy Flat School

1220 Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, Auckland

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How enrolment at Dairy Flat School works

  • Dairy Flat School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 1–6
  • Roll size: Medium school
  • School website: dairyflat.school.nz

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Does Dairy Flat School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Dairy Flat School teach?
Dairy Flat School teaches Year 1–6.
What is Dairy Flat School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 425. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 318 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is April 2024.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1878
Principal
Katie Hills
Urban/rural setting
Rural other
Donation requests
May Be Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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  • Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
  • Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
  • Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres

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