New ZealandCanterburyBishopdaleBreens Intermediate

Breens Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Bishopdale, Canterbury · Major urban area
office@breens.school.nz 03-3598108
Roll276enrolled students
EQI443-12 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI443
vs National-12 (avg 455)
Roll276
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Breens Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
443-20
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
276
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.2%-16.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.2%-5.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Breens Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Bishopdale, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 276 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 443 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8051
MoE School ID3299

Student Demographics

Total Roll276
European/Pakeha78.3%
Maori15.2%
Pacific6.2%
Asian15.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
78.3%
Maori
15.2%
Pacific
6.2%
Asian
15.6%
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 EQI443
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)