Overview
Opihi College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Temuka, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 282 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 504 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Timaru District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTimaru District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7920
MoE School ID354
Student Demographics
Total Roll282
European/Pakeha83.7%
Maori24.8%
Pacific3.9%
Asian5%
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 EQI504
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)