Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay 4156 · Hastings District
#11 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay
#192 of 486 nationally
About Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated composite located in Hastings Central, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 286 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 11th of 25 ranked composite schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.6%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 1%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)437
- Roll size (10%)286
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)58.3%
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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 286
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 58.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taikura Rudolf Steiner School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taikura Rudolf Steiner School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taikura Rudolf Steiner School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 703 m away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 1.1 km away
Hastings Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 1.1 km away
Kōwhai School
Akina · State special school
131 students · 1.2 km away
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 1.2 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings · State activity centre
· 1.2 km away
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students · 1.3 km away
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students · 1.4 km away
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students
Hastings Christian School
Akina · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
331 students
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taikura Rudolf Steiner School a good school?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 25 in Hawke's Bay. 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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School ranks #11 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay and #192 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School had 286 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Taikura Rudolf Steiner School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taikura Rudolf Steiner School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.