Te Whānau o Otu Mātua

Type: Specialist School | Authority: State | Suburb: Halswell

Equity Index (EQI): 540. 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: 13 students (April 2026)

Address: 15 Nash Road, Halswell

Phone: 03-3385089

Enrolment: Open enrolment zone - accepts students from any address

Te Whānau o Otu Mātua is a small state specialist school located in Halswell, Christchurch. The school had 13 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 540 is in the higher range, meaning students face greater socioeconomic barriers on average. The school receives additional government equity funding as a result. The school has an open enrolment scheme and welcomes applications from students at any address.

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