Overview
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is a state full primary school in Sockburn, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 347 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 462 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8042
MoE School ID3485
Student Demographics
Total Roll347
European/Pakeha21%
Maori11.5%
Pacific21%
Asian47.6%
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 EQI462
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)