Overview
Allenton School is a state contributing school in Allenton, Canterbury, serving Co-Educational. The school has 404 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 440.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Postcode7700
School ID3274
Student Background
Total Roll404
European/Pakeha Students64.1%
Maori Students12.1%
Pacific Students13.6%
Asian Students16.8%
Student Background
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)