State · Composite · Co-ed
Murchison Area School
A state composite (years 1–13) in Murchison-Nelson Lakes, Murchison, with 166 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Murchison Area School, Ministry school number 299 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
166students
Murchison Area School had 166 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 166 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
471EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Murchison Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Rotoiti School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 17 | 43.5 km |
| Granity School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 43.6 km |
| Maruia School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 17 | 44.0 km |
| Sacred Heart School (Reefton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 21 | 51.9 km |
| Reefton Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 175 | 52.1 km |
| Westport South School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 231 | 59.7 km |
| Westport North School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 194 | 59.8 km |
| St Canice's School (Westport) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 142 | 60.0 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Murchison Area School cover?
Murchison Area School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Murchison Area School?
166 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Murchison Area School have an enrolment zone?
No. Murchison Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Murchison Area School a state school?
Murchison Area School is a state school.