Overview
Timaru Christian School is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) school in Watlington, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 153 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 446 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Timaru District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite (Year 1-10)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTimaru District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7910
MoE School ID1611
Student Demographics
Total Roll153
European/Pakeha51%
Maori8.5%
Pacific17.6%
Asian28.1%
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 EQI446
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)