Overview
Te Anau School is a state contributing school in Te Anau, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 253 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 429 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9600
MoE School ID4026
Student Demographics
Total Roll253
European/Pakeha73.5%
Maori17%
Pacific2%
Asian7.9%
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 EQI429
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)