Overview
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School is a state contributing school in Shirley, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 343 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 494 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8013
MoE School ID3504
Student Demographics
Total Roll343
European/Pakeha59.2%
Maori29.4%
Pacific16.3%
Asian17.2%
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 EQI494
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)