Overview
Fiordland College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Te Anau, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 311 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 441 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9640
MoE School ID400
Student Demographics
Total Roll311
European/Pakeha87.5%
Maori15.4%
Pacific2.3%
Asian6.8%
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 EQI441
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)