Overview
Darfield School is a state contributing school in Darfield, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 288 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 430 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7510
MoE School ID3326
Student Demographics
Total Roll288
European/Pakeha82.6%
Maori14.6%
Pacific3.5%
Asian4.9%
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 EQI430
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)