Overview
Highfield School is a state full primary school in Glenwood, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 308 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 477 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Timaru District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTimaru District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7910
MoE School ID3373
Student Demographics
Total Roll308
European/Pakeha66.6%
Maori22.1%
Pacific11.4%
Asian10.4%
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 EQI477
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)