Overview
Ascot Community School is a state full primary school in Hawthorndale, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 213 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 516 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9810
MoE School ID1625
Student Demographics
Total Roll213
European/Pakeha51.6%
Maori22.1%
Pacific14.1%
Asian11.3%
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 EQI516
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)