Overview
Dipton School is a state full primary school in Dipton, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 46 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9791
MoE School ID3943
Student Demographics
Total Roll46
European/Pakeha71.7%
Maori19.6%
Pacific0%
Asian17.4%
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 EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)