Mahana School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mahana, Tasman 7173 · Tasman District
About Mahana School
Mahana School is a state full primary located in Mahana, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 52 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)414
- Roll size (10%)52
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4%
- 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 Mahana School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 52
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.3%
- 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 Mahana School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mahana School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Upper Moutere School
Upper Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 3.3 km away
Mapua School
Mapua · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 4.5 km away
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 7.8 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 7.9 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 8.6 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 13 km away
Dovedale School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 13 km away
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 13 km away
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 13 km away
Brightwater School
Brightwater · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
Upper Moutere School
Upper Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students
Hope School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 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 Mahana School a good school?
Mahana School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary 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 Mahana School rank in Tasman?
Mahana School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Mahana School?
Mahana School had 52 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Mahana School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mahana School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mahana School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mahana School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.