Overview
Waimate Centennial School is a state contributing school in Waimate, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 127 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 473 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waimate District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaimate District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7924
MoE School ID3573
Student Demographics
Total Roll127
European/Pakeha86.6%
Maori15.7%
Pacific4.7%
Asian3.9%
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 EQI473
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)