Overview
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is a state integrated full primary school in Pleasant Point, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 45 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 426 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Timaru District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTimaru District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7903
MoE School ID3528
Student Demographics
Total Roll45
European/Pakeha100%
Maori15.6%
Pacific0%
Asian2.2%
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 EQI426
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)