Overview
Silverstream (South) Primary School is a state contributing school in Mosgiel, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 296 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 477 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9053
MoE School ID1657
Student Demographics
Total Roll296
European/Pakeha80.1%
Maori24.7%
Pacific7.4%
Asian5.7%
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 EQI477
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)