Taihape Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui 4742 · Rangitikei District
#20 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#346 of 486 nationally
About Taihape Area School
Taihape Area School is a state composite located in Taihape, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 245 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 20th of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 69.8%; pacific students 9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Taihape; Taihape Area School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)514
- Roll size (10%)245
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)40%
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 Taihape Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 514
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 245
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 40%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 69.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Taihape Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taihape Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taihape Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taihape Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Taihape · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 1.2 km away
Mataroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 7.4 km away
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 12 km away
Taoroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 12 km away
Mangaweka School
Mangaweka · State full primary · Years 1–8
44 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taihape Area School a good school?
Taihape Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 33 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Taihape Area School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taihape Area School ranks #20 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #346 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taihape Area School?
Taihape Area School had 245 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Taihape Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taihape Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taihape Area School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Taihape Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.