Tainui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tainui, Otago 9013 · Dunedin City
#52 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#779 of 1,559 nationally
About Tainui School
Tainui School is a state contributing located in Tainui, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 262 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.3%; pacific students 9.9%; 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%)441
- Roll size (10%)262
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.3%
- 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 Tainui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 262
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.9%
- 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 Tainui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tainui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students · 560 m away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students · 620 m away
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 771 m away
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students · 816 m away
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 1.2 km away
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 2.2 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 2.4 km away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 2.5 km away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 2.5 km away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tainui School a good school?
Tainui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 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 Tainui School rank in Otago?
Tainui School ranks #52 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #779 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tainui School?
Tainui School had 262 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Tainui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tainui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tainui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tainui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.