New ZealandCanterburySouth New BrightonSouth New Brighton School

South New Brighton School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
South New Brighton, Canterbury · Major urban area
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Roll365enrolled students
EQI454-1 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI454
vs National-1 (avg 455)
Roll365
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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South New Brighton School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
454-9
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
365
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
22.2%-9.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.8%-6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

South New Brighton School is a state full primary school in South New Brighton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 365 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 454 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8062
MoE School ID3508

Student Demographics

Total Roll365
European/Pakeha86.3%
Maori22.2%
Pacific5.8%
Asian6.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
86.3%
Maori
22.2%
Pacific
5.8%
Asian
6.8%
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 EQI454
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)