Overview
Roxburgh Area School is a state composite school in Roxburgh, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 120 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 473 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Central Otago District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9500
MoE School ID375
Student Demographics
Total Roll120
European/Pakeha75%
Maori27.5%
Pacific5.8%
Asian4.2%
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 EQI473
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)