Overview
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is a state integrated full primary school in Methven, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 39 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 403 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7730
MoE School ID3462
Student Demographics
Total Roll39
European/Pakeha48.7%
Maori2.6%
Pacific12.8%
Asian35.9%
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 EQI403
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)