Overview
Kaikōura Suburban School is a state contributing school in Kaikoura, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 50 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaikoura District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaikoura District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7371
MoE School ID3392
Student Demographics
Total Roll50
European/Pakeha90%
Maori26%
Pacific2%
Asian4%
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 EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)