Tahuna Normal Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Musselburgh, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
#47 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago
#710 of 1,559 nationally
About Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Tahuna Normal Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Musselburgh, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 499 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 47th of 85 ranked intermediate schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21%; pacific students 7%; international students 0.4%.
There are 2 schools in Musselburgh; Tahuna Normal Intermediate ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)499
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15%
- 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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 499
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tahuna Normal Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 222 m away
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students · 560 m away
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students · 990 m away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students · 1.0 km away
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 1.7 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 1.8 km away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.9 km away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 2.0 km away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 2.0 km away
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students
Tarras School
Tarras · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tahuna Normal Intermediate a good school?
Tahuna Normal Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate rank in Otago?
Tahuna Normal Intermediate ranks #47 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago and #710 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
Tahuna Normal Intermediate had 499 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Tahuna Normal Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Tahuna Normal Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tahuna Normal Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.