Tapawera Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tapawera, Tasman 7096 · Tasman District
#6 of 6 composite schools in Tasman
#405 of 486 nationally
About Tapawera Area School
Tapawera Area School is a state composite located in Tapawera, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 147 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 6th of 6 ranked composite schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (38th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.9%; pacific students 2%; 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%)496
- Roll size (10%)147
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)60%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)26.7%
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 Tapawera Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 496
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 147
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 60%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 26.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 29.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- 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 Tapawera Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tapawera Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tapawera Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tapawera Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
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Murchison Area School
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166 students
Motueka High School
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Collingwood Area School
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Golden Bay High School
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Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tapawera Area School a good school?
Tapawera Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Tapawera Area School rank in Tasman?
Tapawera Area School ranks #6 of 6 composite schools in Tasman and #405 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tapawera Area School?
Tapawera Area School had 147 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Tapawera Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tapawera Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tapawera Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Tapawera Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.