Overview
Gilberthorpe School is a state contributing school in Hei Hei, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 220 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 475 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8042
MoE School ID3346
Student Demographics
Total Roll220
European/Pakeha45.9%
Maori25.5%
Pacific12.7%
Asian32.7%
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 EQI475
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)