Overview
Chertsey School is a state contributing school in Chertsey, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 37 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 502 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7772
MoE School ID3313
Student Demographics
Total Roll37
European/Pakeha67.6%
Maori2.7%
Pacific5.4%
Asian21.6%
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 EQI502
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)