Overview
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Fendalton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 670 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 405 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8053
MoE School ID3323
Student Demographics
Total Roll670
European/Pakeha44.6%
Maori10.7%
Pacific5.4%
Asian50%
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 EQI405
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)