Overview
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is a state integrated full primary school in Kaikoura, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 102 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 431 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaikoura District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaikoura District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7300
MoE School ID3530
Student Demographics
Total Roll102
European/Pakeha84.3%
Maori26.5%
Pacific1%
Asian7.8%
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 EQI431
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)