Overview
Pītau-Allenvale School is a state specialist school school in Belfast, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 133 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 466 (above-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
School TypeSpecialist School
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8051
MoE School ID3275
Student Demographics
Total Roll133
European/Pakeha55.6%
Maori18%
Pacific9%
Asian25.6%
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 EQI466
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)