Overview
Springston School is a state full primary school in Springston, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 221 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 433 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7616
MoE School ID3516
Student Demographics
Total Roll221
European/Pakeha94.1%
Maori9%
Pacific2.7%
Asian4.1%
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 EQI433
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)