Tapanui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tapanui, Otago 9522 · Clutha District
#61 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#895 of 1,559 nationally
About Tapanui School
Tapanui School is a state contributing located in Tapanui, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 72 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 61st of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.8%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tapanui; Tapanui School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)445
- Roll size (10%)72
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.5%
- 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 Tapanui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 72
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Tapanui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tapanui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Blue Mountain College
Tapanui · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
230 students · 248 m away
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students · 11 km away
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clutha Valley School
Greenfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
The Terrace School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Clinton School
Clinton · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Tarras School
Tarras · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tapanui School a good school?
Tapanui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #61 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 Tapanui School rank in Otago?
Tapanui School ranks #61 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #895 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tapanui School?
Tapanui School had 72 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Tapanui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tapanui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tapanui School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Tapanui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.