New ZealandOtagoWestonWeston School

Weston School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Weston, Otago · Medium urban area
office@weston.school.nz 03-4345445
Roll228enrolled students
EQI434-21 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI434
vs National-21 (avg 455)
Roll228
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Weston School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
434-29
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
228
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14.5%-17.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.1%-8.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Weston School is a state full primary school in Weston, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 228 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 434 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitaki District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9401
MoE School ID3864

Student Demographics

Total Roll228
European/Pakeha84.6%
Maori14.5%
Pacific3.1%
Asian9.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
84.6%
Maori
14.5%
Pacific
3.1%
Asian
9.2%
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 EQI434
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)