New ZealandMarlboroughLinkwaterLinkwater School

Linkwater School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Linkwater, Marlborough · Rural other
office@linkwater.school.nz 03-5742200
Roll54enrolled students
EQI412-43 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI412
vs National-43 (avg 455)
Roll54
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Linkwater School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
412-51
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
54
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
20.4%-11.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.9%-9.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Linkwater School is a state full primary school in Linkwater, Marlborough. It is a co-educational school. The school has 54 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 412 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Marlborough District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District
RegionMarlborough
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7281
MoE School ID2891

Student Demographics

Total Roll54
European/Pakeha94.4%
Maori20.4%
Pacific1.9%
Asian5.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
94.4%
Maori
20.4%
Pacific
1.9%
Asian
5.6%
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 EQI412
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)