Schools in Te Anau, Southland (2026)
3 schools · 619 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 429.
Te Anau, in Southland, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 619 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 full primary; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Te Anau's schools is 429, below the Southland median of 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Te Anau School (70.2, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Fiordland College (64.2, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Fiordland College (307 students), Te Anau School (281 students), Mararoa School (31 students).
Ranked schools in Te Anau
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 170Te Anau SchoolTe Anau · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 281 students
- 264Fiordland CollegeTe Anau · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 441 · 307 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Anau School Te Anau · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.2 Top 25% | 429 | 281 |
| 2 | Fiordland College Te Anau · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 441 | 307 |
Other schools in Te Anau
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 Te Anau?
Te Anau School is the highest-ranked school in Te Anau with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Anau?
Te Anau has 3 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 full primary) educating 619 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Anau?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Anau is 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.