Overview
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is a state full primary school in Amberley, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 128 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 448 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hurunui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7481
MoE School ID3411
Student Demographics
Total Roll128
European/Pakeha93.8%
Maori17.2%
Pacific1.6%
Asian0.8%
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 EQI448
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)