New ZealandCanterburyHurunuiOmihi School

Omihi School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Hurunui, Canterbury · Rural other
principal@omihi.school.nz 03-3145857
Roll40enrolled students
EQI435-20 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI435
vs National-20 (avg 455)
Roll40
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Omihi School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
435-28
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
40
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
2.5%-29.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Omihi School is a state full primary school in Hurunui, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 40 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 435 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hurunui District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7483
MoE School ID3454

Student Demographics

Total Roll40
European/Pakeha100%
Maori2.5%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
100%
Maori
2.5%
Pacific
0%
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 EQI435
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)