Overview
Leeston School is a state contributing school in Leeston, Canterbury, serving Co-Educational. The school has 294 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 451.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionSelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Postcode7632
School ID3410
Student Background
Total Roll294
European/Pakeha Students81.3%
Maori Students16.3%
Pacific Students4.8%
Asian Students7.5%
Student Background
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 EQI451
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)