Overview
Rakaia School is a state full primary school in Rakaia, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 198 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 Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7710
MoE School ID3480
Student Demographics
Total Roll198
European/Pakeha69.2%
Maori20.2%
Pacific11.6%
Asian14.1%
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)