Overview
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is a state full primary school in Avonhead, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 571 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 406 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8042
MoE School ID3287
Student Demographics
Total Roll571
European/Pakeha44.5%
Maori9.1%
Pacific7%
Asian47.3%
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 EQI406
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)