Overview
Carew Peel Forest School is a state contributing school in Carew, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 78 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 417 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7775
MoE School ID3308
Student Demographics
Total Roll78
European/Pakeha83.3%
Maori0%
Pacific0%
Asian12.8%
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 EQI417
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)