Overview
Fenwick School is a state contributing school in South Hill, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 264 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9400
MoE School ID3707
Student Demographics
Total Roll264
European/Pakeha83.3%
Maori21.6%
Pacific8.3%
Asian5.7%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)