Overview
Akaroa Area School is a state composite school in Akaroa, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 113 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 455 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7520
MoE School ID350
Student Demographics
Total Roll113
European/Pakeha80.5%
Maori26.5%
Pacific6.2%
Asian12.4%
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 EQI455
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)