Overview
Wallacetown School is a state contributing school in Wallacetown, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 72 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9816
MoE School ID4046
Student Demographics
Total Roll72
European/Pakeha86.1%
Maori18.1%
Pacific0%
Asian2.8%
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 EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)