Tai Tapu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tai Tapu, Canterbury 7645 · Selwyn District
#21 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#124 of 1,559 nationally
About Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu School is a state full primary located in Tai Tapu, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 21st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.7%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)400
- Roll size (10%)278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Tai Tapu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 278
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tai Tapu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tai Tapu School
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Prebbleton School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tai Tapu School a good school?
Tai Tapu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Tai Tapu School rank in Canterbury?
Tai Tapu School ranks #21 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #124 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tai Tapu School?
Tai Tapu School had 278 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Tai Tapu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tai Tapu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tai Tapu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tai Tapu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.