East Taieri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026East Taieri, Otago 9024 · Dunedin City
#23 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#376 of 1,559 nationally
About East Taieri School
East Taieri School is a state contributing located in East Taieri, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 329 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 2.7%; 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)329
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.5%
- 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 East Taieri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 329
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 East Taieri School has changed over time.
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Schools near East Taieri School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel · Private composite · Years 1–13
61 students · 776 m away
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 1.1 km away
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students · 1.1 km away
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students · 1.6 km away
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.9 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 3.6 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 5.0 km away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 5.5 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 6.2 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Taieri School a good school?
East Taieri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 85 in Otago. 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 East Taieri School rank in Otago?
East Taieri School ranks #23 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #376 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend East Taieri School?
East Taieri School had 329 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is East Taieri School a primary school or a secondary school?
East Taieri School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near East Taieri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Taieri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.