New ZealandCanterburyMethvenMount Hutt College

Mount Hutt College

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Methven, Canterbury · Small urban area
college@mthutt.school.nz 03-3028437
Roll585enrolled students
EQI438-17 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI438
vs National-17 (avg 455)
Roll585
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Mount Hutt College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
438-25
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
585
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14%-18pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.9%-8.9pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Mount Hutt College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Methven, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 585 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 438 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7745
MoE School ID348

Student Demographics

Total Roll585
European/Pakeha75.2%
Maori14%
Pacific2.9%
Asian16.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
75.2%
Maori
14%
Pacific
2.9%
Asian
16.6%
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 EQI438
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)