Overview
St Bede's College is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) school in Papanui, Canterbury. It is a boys school school. The school has 819 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-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 Integrated
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8542
MoE School ID315
Student Demographics
Total Roll819
European/Pakeha83.6%
Maori14.2%
Pacific6.2%
Asian13.8%
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 EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)