Overview
Amberley School is a state full primary school in Amberley, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 227 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 463 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hurunui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7410
MoE School ID3276
Student Demographics
Total Roll227
European/Pakeha82.4%
Maori21.6%
Pacific2.6%
Asian4.8%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)