New ZealandCanterburyOkains BayOkains Bay School

Okains Bay School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Okains Bay, Canterbury · Rural other
office@okainsbay.school.nz 027-3048629
Roll7enrolled students
EQI545+90 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI545
vs National+90 (avg 455)
Roll7
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Okains Bay School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
545+82
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
7
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
57.1%+25.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
28.6%+16.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Okains Bay School is a state full primary school in Okains Bay, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 7 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 545 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. 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 SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7583
MoE School ID3452

Student Demographics

Total Roll7
European/Pakeha57.1%
Maori57.1%
Pacific28.6%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
57.1%
Maori
57.1%
Pacific
28.6%
Asian
0%
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 EQI545
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)