Overview
Mairehau High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Christchurch, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 431 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 510 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8052
MoE School ID320
Student Demographics
Total Roll431
European/Pakeha68.2%
Maori25.5%
Pacific9.3%
Asian16.7%
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 EQI510
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)