Central Takaka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takaka, Tasman 7183 · Tasman District
About Central Takaka School
Central Takaka School is a state contributing located in Takaka, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 46 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (48th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Takaka; Central Takaka School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)458
- Roll size (10%)46
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.9%
- 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 Central Takaka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 458
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 46
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Central Takaka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Central Takaka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Golden Bay High School
Takaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
296 students · 3.7 km away
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students · 3.9 km away
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Takaka School a good school?
Central Takaka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Central Takaka School rank in Tasman?
Central Takaka School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Central Takaka School?
Central Takaka School had 46 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Central Takaka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Central Takaka School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Central Takaka School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Central Takaka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.