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Selwyn Ridge School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty · Major urban area
srp@selwynridge.school.nz 07-5441088
Roll442enrolled students
EQI449-6 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI449
vs National-6 (avg 455)
Roll442
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Selwyn Ridge School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
449-14
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
442
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
25.1%-6.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.4%-8.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Selwyn Ridge School is a state contributing school in Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 442 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 449 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3112
MoE School ID6945

Student Demographics

Total Roll442
European/Pakeha71.9%
Maori25.1%
Pacific3.4%
Asian13.1%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
71.9%
Maori
25.1%
Pacific
3.4%
Asian
13.1%
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 EQI449
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)