Tahunanui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tahunanui, Nelson 7011 · Nelson City
#9 of 14 contributing schools in Nelson
#886 of 1,559 nationally
About Tahunanui School
Tahunanui School is a state contributing located in Tahunanui, in the Nelson City territorial authority of Nelson, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 9th of 14 ranked contributing schools in Nelson. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (78th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.3%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.1%
- 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 Tahunanui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- 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)
- 3.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Tahunanui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tahunanui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.9 km away
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 2.0 km away
Enner Glynn School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 2.2 km away
Nayland College
Stoke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,270 students · 2.3 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Stoke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
490 students · 2.4 km away
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students · 2.5 km away
Nelson College
Nelson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,009 students · 2.5 km away
Nelson College (Prep Dept)
Nelson · Private intermediate · Years 7–8
94 students · 2.5 km away
Hampden Street School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students · 2.7 km away
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Nelson with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Broadgreen Intermediate
Stoke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
490 students
Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School
Nelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
Stoke School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
Nayland Primary School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
389 students
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students
Nelson Intermediate
Nelson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tahunanui School a good school?
Tahunanui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 of 14 in Nelson. 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 Tahunanui School rank in Nelson?
Tahunanui School ranks #9 of 14 contributing schools in Nelson and #886 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tahunanui School?
Tahunanui School had 278 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Tahunanui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tahunanui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tahunanui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tahunanui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.