Overview
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is a state integrated full primary school in Sumner, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 103 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 401 (below-average 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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8840
MoE School ID3544
Student Demographics
Total Roll103
European/Pakeha91.3%
Maori10.7%
Pacific0%
Asian1%
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 EQI401
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)