Golden Bay High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takaka, Tasman 7110 · Tasman District
#2 of 6 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Tasman
#233 of 486 nationally
About Golden Bay High School
Golden Bay High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Takaka, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 296 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 6 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (68th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.2%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0.7%.
There are 3 schools in Takaka; Golden Bay High School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)450
- Roll size (10%)296
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)30.2%
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 Golden Bay High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 296
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 30.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Golden Bay High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Golden Bay High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Golden Bay High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Golden Bay High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students · 299 m away
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students · 3.6 km away
Central Takaka School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
46 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students
Collingwood Area School
Collingwood · State composite · Years 1–13
151 students
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students
Murchison Area School
Murchison · State composite · Years 1–13
166 students
Tapawera Area School
Tapawera · State composite · Years 1–13
147 students
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Golden Bay High School a good school?
Golden Bay High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 6 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 Golden Bay High School rank in Tasman?
Golden Bay High School ranks #2 of 6 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Tasman and #233 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Golden Bay High School?
Golden Bay High School had 296 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Golden Bay High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Golden Bay High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Golden Bay High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Golden Bay High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.