Overview
Halfmoon Bay School is a state full primary school in Half Moon Bay, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 31 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 453 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9846
MoE School ID3961
Student Demographics
Total Roll31
European/Pakeha100%
Maori48.4%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
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 EQI453
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)