Overview
Lake Tekapo School is a state contributing school in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 31 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Mackenzie District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMackenzie District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7945
MoE School ID3406
Student Demographics
Total Roll31
European/Pakeha58.1%
Maori6.5%
Pacific3.2%
Asian35.5%
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 EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)