Takapau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takapau, Hawke's Bay 4203 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#50 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#1343 of 1,559 nationally
About Takapau School
Takapau School is a state full primary located in Takapau, in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 116 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 50th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Takapau; Takapau School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)496
- Roll size (10%)116
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.3%
- 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 Takapau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 496
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 116
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 50%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 Takapau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Takapau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Takapau
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 227 m away
Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 9.8 km away
Norsewood and Districts School
Norsewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 12 km away
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Napier Intermediate
Hospital Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
361 students
Tamatea Intermediate
Tamatea · State intermediate · Years 7–8
366 students
Ruakituri School
Ruakituri · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Porritt School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Meeanee School
Meeanee · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Takapau School a good school?
Takapau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 of 69 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 Takapau School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Takapau School ranks #50 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #1343 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Takapau School?
Takapau School had 116 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Takapau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Takapau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Takapau School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Takapau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.