Overview
Tinwald School is a state contributing school in Tinwald, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 245 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ashburton District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode7741
MoE School ID3561
Student Demographics
Total Roll245
European/Pakeha77.1%
Maori15.5%
Pacific14.7%
Asian8.6%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)