Overview
Whītau School is a state contributing school in Linwood, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 280 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 513 (high 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8062
MoE School ID3415
Student Demographics
Total Roll280
European/Pakeha57.9%
Maori37.1%
Pacific30%
Asian13.2%
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 EQI513
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)