Overview
Taieri College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Mosgiel, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,222 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 459 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9053
MoE School ID495
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,222
European/Pakeha87.9%
Maori16.7%
Pacific2.6%
Asian5.6%
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 EQI459
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)