Overview
Waipara School is a state full primary school in Waipara, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 30 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 478 (above-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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7447
MoE School ID3576
Student Demographics
Total Roll30
European/Pakeha80%
Maori20%
Pacific0%
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 EQI478
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)