Overview
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is a state full primary school in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 176 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 498 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waimakariri District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7691
MoE School ID3563
Student Demographics
Total Roll176
European/Pakeha36.9%
Maori81.8%
Pacific13.1%
Asian0%
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 EQI498
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)