Overview
Lochiel School is a state full primary school in Lochiel, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 74 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 432 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9781
MoE School ID3977
Student Demographics
Total Roll74
European/Pakeha64.9%
Maori12.2%
Pacific1.4%
Asian32.4%
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 EQI432
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)