Overview
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is a state integrated full primary school in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 192 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7630
MoE School ID3540
Student Demographics
Total Roll192
European/Pakeha82.8%
Maori9.4%
Pacific2.6%
Asian19.3%
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 EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)