2014 and renamed Pegasus Bay School. Christchurch City Selwyn District Ashburton District The Ashburton District covers the area between the Rakaia River and the Rangitata River, and is home to people. Ashburton (pop. ) is the district seat and by far the largest town, with significant other towns including Methven (pop. c.1350) and Rakaia (pop. c. 1000). Former schools Lowcliffe School - full primary school, closed October 2011 due to declining roll numbers. Pendarves School - years 1–6, closed in the late 20th century due to declining roll numbers. Pendarves School children were moved to Chertsey School when it closed. Timaru District Mackenzie District Former schools Twizel Primary School, a contributing primary (Year 1–6) school, and Twizel High School, a Year 7–13 secondary school. The schools opened in Twizel in 1970 and 1971 respectively, primarily to serve the children of workers building the Upper Waitaki hydroelectric scheme. After the scheme was completed in 1985 and the workers moved on, the two separate schools were no longer needed, and in 1986 were merged on the High School site to form Twizel Area School. Waimate District Former schools Morven School - full primary school, closed 2016 due to declining roll numbers. Waihaorunga School - full primary school, closed 2010 due to declining roll numbers. Notes References Te Kete Ipurangi Ministry of Education website ERO school and early childhood education reports Education Review Office Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools Canterbury