Overview
Cashmere High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Somerfield, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 2,464 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 413 (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
Postcode8024
MoE School ID340
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,464
European/Pakeha82.3%
Maori10.1%
Pacific2.4%
Asian16.3%
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 EQI413
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)