Mapua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mapua, Tasman 7005 · Tasman District
#2 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#378 of 1,559 nationally
About Mapua School
Mapua School is a state full primary located in Mapua, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 249 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; 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%)398
- Roll size (10%)249
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.7%
- 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 Mapua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 398
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 249
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- 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 Mapua School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Mapua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mahana School
Mahana · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 4.5 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 6.4 km away
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 7.1 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 7.3 km away
Upper Moutere School
Upper Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 7.6 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 12 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students · 13 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 13 km away
Birchwood School
Stoke · State contributing · Years 1–6
251 students · 13 km away
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mahana School
Mahana · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Mapua School a good school?
Mapua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Mapua School rank in Tasman?
Mapua School ranks #2 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #378 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mapua School?
Mapua School had 249 students in 2026, a change of -23% over five years.
Is Mapua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mapua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mapua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mapua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.