Overview
The Catlins Area School is a state composite school in Owaka, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 127 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 470 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Clutha District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9535
MoE School ID394
Student Demographics
Total Roll127
European/Pakeha85%
Maori21.3%
Pacific7.9%
Asian3.1%
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 EQI470
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)