Overview
Burnside High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Burnside, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 2,726 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 416 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8440
MoE School ID319
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,726
European/Pakeha47.3%
Maori7.5%
Pacific4.5%
Asian49.9%
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 EQI416
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)