Schools in Taradale, Hawke's Bay (2026)
7 schools · 2,874 students · 6 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 448.
Taradale, in Hawke's Bay, has 7 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,874 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school; by sector 6 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Taradale's schools is 448, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Taradale School (70.6, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Arthur Miller School (62.1, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Taradale High School (57.9, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Taradale High School (1,028 students), Taradale Intermediate (504 students), Taradale School (432 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Taradale
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 171Taradale SchoolTaradale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 432 students
- 262Arthur Miller SchoolTaradale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 324 students
- 358Taradale High SchoolTaradale · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 448 · 1,028 students
- 458Taradale IntermediateTaradale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 504 students
- 539Bledisloe SchoolTaradale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 303 students
- 627St Joseph's Maori Girls' CollegeTaradale · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 515 · 172 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taradale School Taradale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.6 Top 25% | 407 | 432 |
| 2 | Arthur Miller School Taradale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.1 Top 50% | 425 | 324 |
| 3 | Taradale High School Taradale · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 57.9 Top 50% | 448 | 1,028 |
| 4 | Taradale Intermediate Taradale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 57.8 Top 50% | 440 | 504 |
| 5 | Bledisloe School Taradale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 474 | 303 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 26.7 Lower 50% | 515 | 172 |
Other schools in Taradale
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Taradale?
Taradale School is the highest-ranked school in Taradale with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Taradale?
Taradale has 7 schools (3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school) educating 2,874 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Taradale?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Taradale is 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.