New ZealandCanterburyPegasusPegasus Bay School

Pegasus Bay School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Pegasus, Canterbury · Small urban area
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Roll402enrolled students
EQI422-33 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI422
vs National-33 (avg 455)
Roll402
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Pegasus Bay School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
422-41
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
402
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
13.2%-18.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.5%-9.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pegasus Bay School is a state full primary school in Pegasus, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 402 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 422 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7612
MoE School ID3570

Student Demographics

Total Roll402
European/Pakeha87.1%
Maori13.2%
Pacific2.5%
Asian8.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
87.1%
Maori
13.2%
Pacific
2.5%
Asian
8.5%
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 EQI422
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)