Overview
Lauriston School is a state contributing school in Lauriston, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 89 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 399 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7772
MoE School ID3407
Student Demographics
Total Roll89
European/Pakeha87.6%
Maori5.6%
Pacific1.1%
Asian11.2%
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 EQI399
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)