Overview
Balfour School is a state contributing school in Balfour, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 63 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9746
MoE School ID3932
Student Demographics
Total Roll63
European/Pakeha68.3%
Maori14.3%
Pacific7.9%
Asian15.9%
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 EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)