Taipa Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taipa, Northland 0420 · Far North District
#20 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#423 of 486 nationally
About Taipa Area School
Taipa Area School is a state composite located in Taipa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 418 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 20th of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 78%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Taipa; Taipa Area School ranks 1st of 2 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%)530
- Roll size (10%)418
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)45.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)58.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)27.4%
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 Taipa Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 530
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 418
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 45.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 58.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 27.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 78%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Taipa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taipa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taipa Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taipa Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Taipa · Charter composite · Years 1–13
147 students · 4.0 km away
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 6.4 km away
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students · 11 km away
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students · 12 km away
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Te Kura o Te Kao
Te Kao · State composite · Years 1–13
88 students
Ruawai College
Ruawai · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
139 students
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taipa Area School a good school?
Taipa Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 37 in Northland. 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 Taipa Area School rank in Northland?
Taipa Area School ranks #20 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #423 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taipa Area School?
Taipa Area School had 418 students in 2026, a change of +45% over five years.
Is Taipa Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taipa Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taipa Area School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Taipa Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.