Overview
Lawrence Area School is a state composite school in Lawrence, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 126 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 460 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Clutha District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9532
MoE School ID390
Student Demographics
Total Roll126
European/Pakeha79.4%
Maori31.7%
Pacific0.8%
Asian4.8%
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 EQI460
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)