Top 3 secondary schools by university entrance in Tasman (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (NZ) for context; 3 schools shown.
- 151Waimea CollegeRichmond · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 50.5%
- 241Motueka High SchoolMotueka · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 37.5%
- 350Golden Bay High SchoolTakaka · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 30.2%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waimea College Richmond · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.5% | 50.5 Top 50% | 447 | 1,535 |
| 2 | Motueka High School Motueka · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.5% | 40.5 Lower 50% | 464 | 702 |
| 3 | Golden Bay High School Takaka · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 30.2% | 50.1 Top 50% | 450 | 296 |
Waimea College in Richmond leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Tasman with UE 50.5%. Of the 3 schools shown, 3 are state.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ue results school in Tasman?
Waimea College in Richmond ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Tasman with UE 50.5% (Equity Index (EQI): 447).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Tasman ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.