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Kirwee Model School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Kirwee, Canterbury · Rural settlement
office@kirweemodel.school.nz 03-3181850
Roll134enrolled students
EQI420-35 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI420
vs National-35 (avg 455)
Roll134
ZoneZoned
SettingRural settlement
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Kirwee Model School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
420-43
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
134
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14.9%-17.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3%-8.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kirwee Model School is a state contributing school in Kirwee, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 134 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 420 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7543
MoE School ID3397

Student Demographics

Total Roll134
European/Pakeha91%
Maori14.9%
Pacific3%
Asian3.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
91%
Maori
14.9%
Pacific
3%
Asian
3.7%
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 EQI420
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)