New ZealandSouthlandWyndhamMenzies College

Menzies College

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Wyndham, Southland · Rural settlement
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Roll353enrolled students
EQI477+22 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI477
vs National+22 (avg 455)
Roll353
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Menzies College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
477+14
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
353
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
23.8%-8.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0.8%-11pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Menzies College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Wyndham, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 353 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 477 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9831
MoE School ID401

Student Demographics

Total Roll353
European/Pakeha76.2%
Maori23.8%
Pacific0.8%
Asian10.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
76.2%
Maori
23.8%
Pacific
0.8%
Asian
10.8%
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 EQI477
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)