Wakefield School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wakefield, Tasman 7025 · Tasman District
#13 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#767 of 1,559 nationally
About Wakefield School
Wakefield School is a state full primary located in Wakefield, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 268 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 13th of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.8%; 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)268
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.5%
- 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 Wakefield School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 268
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.8%
- 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 Wakefield School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wakefield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Brightwater School
Brightwater · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students · 6.6 km away
Hope School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students · 9.4 km away
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students · 11 km away
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 13 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students · 14 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 15 km away
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students · 15 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 15 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Richmond · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 15 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Richmond · State special school
10 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Brightwater School
Brightwater · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Dovedale School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Ranzau School
Hope · State contributing · Years 1–6
108 students
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield School a good school?
Wakefield School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Wakefield School rank in Tasman?
Wakefield School ranks #13 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #767 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wakefield School?
Wakefield School had 268 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Wakefield School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wakefield School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wakefield School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakefield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.