Overview
Windwhistle School is a state contributing school in Darfield, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 30 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 389 (low equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7572
MoE School ID3597
Student Demographics
Total Roll30
European/Pakeha96.7%
Maori3.3%
Pacific0%
Asian0%
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 EQI389
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)