Murchison Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Murchison, Tasman 7007 · Tasman District
#3 of 6 composite schools in Tasman
#237 of 486 nationally
About Murchison Area School
Murchison Area School is a state composite located in Murchison, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 166 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 6 ranked composite schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.3%; pacific students 0.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)471
- Roll size (10%)166
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.8%
- 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 Murchison Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 166
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.6%
- 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 Murchison Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Murchison Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Murchison Area School has changed over time.
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Similar schools
State composite schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Tapawera Area School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Murchison Area School a good school?
Murchison Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Murchison Area School rank in Tasman?
Murchison Area School ranks #3 of 6 composite schools in Tasman and #237 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Murchison Area School?
Murchison Area School had 166 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Murchison Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Murchison Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.