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Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Balcairn, Amberley, with 137 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll137at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic448moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai, Ministry school number 3411 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

137students

Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai had 137 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 12893%
Māori 2317%
Pacific <5
Asian <5

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 137 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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

448EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 448

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3411
AddressOld Main Road, Balcairn, Amberley
Territorial authorityHurunui District
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1864-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Amberley School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 244 5.2 km
Te Waitai Sefton School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 121 7.7 km
Broomfield School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 135 10.0 km
Pegasus Bay School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 419 13.6 km
Ashley Rakahuri School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 184 14.4 km
Woodend School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 585 15.3 km
Rangiora High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,680 16.0 km
Waipara School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 32 16.1 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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai cover?

Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?

137 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai a state school?

Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is a state school.

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