Overview
Kaiapoi North School is a state full primary school in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 488 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7630
MoE School ID3389
Student Demographics
Total Roll488
European/Pakeha81.8%
Maori19.7%
Pacific5.5%
Asian8.2%
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 EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)