Overview
Salford School is a state contributing school in Hargest, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 229 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 Invercargill City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityInvercargill City
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode9810
MoE School ID4014
Student Demographics
Total Roll229
European/Pakeha66.8%
Maori14.4%
Pacific4.4%
Asian17.5%
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 EQI422
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)