Overview
Elmgrove School is a state contributing school in Mosgiel, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 289 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 460 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9024
MoE School ID3778
Student Demographics
Total Roll289
European/Pakeha78.5%
Maori11.8%
Pacific2.8%
Asian9%
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 EQI460
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)