New ZealandCanterburyWoolstonNgutuawa School

Ngutuawa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Woolston, Canterbury · Major urban area
office@ngutuawa.school.nz 03-9820206
Roll135enrolled students
EQI526+71 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI526
vs National+71 (avg 455)
Roll135
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Ngutuawa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
526+63
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
135
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
35.6%+3.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
7.4%-4.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ngutuawa School is a state full primary school in Woolston, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 135 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 526 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8023
MoE School ID3288

Student Demographics

Total Roll135
European/Pakeha48.9%
Maori35.6%
Pacific7.4%
Asian8.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
48.9%
Maori
35.6%
Pacific
7.4%
Asian
8.9%
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 EQI526
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)