Overview
Amuri Area School is a state composite school in Culverden, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 351 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 444 (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 TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7345
MoE School ID308
Student Demographics
Total Roll351
European/Pakeha61.8%
Maori14%
Pacific2.6%
Asian27.6%
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 EQI444
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)