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
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)