Overview
Oxford Area School is a state composite school in Oxford, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 493 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7430
MoE School ID310
Student Demographics
Total Roll493
European/Pakeha84.4%
Maori13%
Pacific1%
Asian8.3%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)