Overview
West Melton School is a state full primary school in West Melton, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 458 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 391 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7618
MoE School ID3587
Student Demographics
Total Roll458
European/Pakeha91.7%
Maori10.3%
Pacific2%
Asian7.4%
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 EQI391
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)