Brightwater School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Brightwater, Tasman 7022 · Tasman District
#11 of 22 contributing schools in Tasman
#747 of 1,559 nationally
About Brightwater School
Brightwater School is a state contributing located in Brightwater, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 246 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 11th of 22 ranked contributing schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 2.4%; 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%)439
- Roll size (10%)246
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.9%
- 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 Brightwater School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 246
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 Brightwater School has changed over time.
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Schools near Brightwater School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hope School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students · 2.9 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 4.5 km away
Wakefield School
Wakefield · State full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 6.6 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students · 7.3 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 8.1 km away
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 8.1 km away
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 8.1 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 8.1 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 8.2 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond · State special school
10 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wakefield School
Wakefield · State full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students
Dovedale School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brightwater School a good school?
Brightwater School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 22 in Tasman. 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 Brightwater School rank in Tasman?
Brightwater School ranks #11 of 22 contributing schools in Tasman and #747 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Brightwater School?
Brightwater School had 246 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Brightwater School a primary school or a secondary school?
Brightwater School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Brightwater School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brightwater School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.