Overview
Waiau School is a state contributing school in Waiau, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 29 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 442 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hurunui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7332
MoE School ID3566
Student Demographics
Total Roll29
European/Pakeha100%
Maori24.1%
Pacific0%
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 EQI442
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)