Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Type: Primary (Y1-8) | Authority: State | Suburb: Avonhead
Equity Index (EQI): 406. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.
Student Roll: 579 students (April 2026)
Address: 55 Avonhead Road, Avonhead
Phone: 03-3487361
Enrolment: Defined enrolment zone - check your home address before enrolling
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is a large state primary (y1-8) located in Avonhead, Christchurch. The school had 579 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 406 sits in the mid-range for Christchurch schools, reflecting a broadly mixed student community. The school operates a defined enrolment scheme - check the school's website to confirm your home address falls within the zone before enrolling.
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