Overview
Ashley Rakahuri School is a state full primary school in Ashley, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 175 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 Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7440
MoE School ID3285
Student Demographics
Total Roll175
European/Pakeha86.9%
Maori16%
Pacific1.1%
Asian3.4%
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 EQI444
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)