Overview
Cromwell Primary School is a state contributing school in Cromwell, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 380 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 426 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Central Otago District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9310
MoE School ID3729
Student Demographics
Total Roll380
European/Pakeha82.1%
Maori13.9%
Pacific4.5%
Asian11.1%
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 EQI426
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)