Overview
Lichfield School is a state contributing school in Lichfield, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 82 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 457 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the South Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouth Waikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3482
MoE School ID1790
Student Demographics
Total Roll82
European/Pakeha97.6%
Maori23.2%
Pacific2.4%
Asian4.9%
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 EQI457
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)