Overview
Waimate Main School is a state contributing school in Waimate, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 82 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 483 (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 ID3574
Student Demographics
Total Roll82
European/Pakeha61%
Maori12.2%
Pacific3.7%
Asian25.6%
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 EQI483
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)