Overview
Christchurch Adventist School is a state integrated composite school in Papanui, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 283 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 435 (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 Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8542
MoE School ID317
Student Demographics
Total Roll283
European/Pakeha35.7%
Maori3.9%
Pacific21.6%
Asian26.5%
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 EQI435
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)