Overview
Kaniere School is a state contributing school in Kaniere, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 108 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 443 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Westland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestland District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7811
MoE School ID3393
Student Demographics
Total Roll108
European/Pakeha92.6%
Maori33.3%
Pacific0%
Asian3.7%
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 EQI443
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)