Overview
Goldfields School (Cromwell) is a state contributing school in Cromwell, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 299 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 431 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Central Otago District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9310
MoE School ID3741
Student Demographics
Total Roll299
European/Pakeha80.3%
Maori6%
Pacific3%
Asian12%
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 EQI431
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)