Overview
Timaru South School is a state full primary school in Parkside, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 194 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 511 (high 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
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTimaru District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7910
MoE School ID2115
Student Demographics
Total Roll194
European/Pakeha69.1%
Maori15.5%
Pacific19.6%
Asian6.7%
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 EQI511
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)