Overview
Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury) is a state full primary school in Ashburton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 100 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 442 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7775
MoE School ID3432
Student Demographics
Total Roll100
European/Pakeha62%
Maori4%
Pacific4%
Asian33%
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 EQI442
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)