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Myross Bush School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Myross Bush, Southland · Rural other
office@myrossbush.school.nz 03-2304817
Roll161enrolled students
EQI414-41 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI414
vs National-41 (avg 455)
Roll161
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Myross Bush School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
414-49
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
161
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
11.8%-20.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.9%-9.9pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Myross Bush School is a state contributing school in Myross Bush, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 161 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 414 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Invercargill City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9872
MoE School ID3991

Student Demographics

Total Roll161
European/Pakeha93.2%
Maori11.8%
Pacific1.9%
Asian3.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
93.2%
Maori
11.8%
Pacific
1.9%
Asian
3.7%
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 EQI414
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)