Overview
St Joseph's School (Fairlie) is a state integrated full primary school in Fairlie, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 25 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 427 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Mackenzie District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMackenzie District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7925
MoE School ID3529
Student Demographics
Total Roll25
European/Pakeha68%
Maori4%
Pacific24%
Asian8%
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 EQI427
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)