Appleby School vs TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 6.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students
| Measure | Appleby School Tasman, Tasman | TKKM o Tuia te Matangi Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 22 | – |
| National rank | #671 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 149 | 50 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 513 |
| Total roll | 149 | 50 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 53.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 98% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 14% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tasman | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.appleby.school.nz | www.tuiatematangi.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Appleby School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.0 vs 30.1).
- •Appleby School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 513).
- •Appleby School does better on roll size (149 vs 50).
- •TKKM o Tuia te Matangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (53.1% vs -5.7%).
- •Appleby School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 50.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appleby School better than TKKM o Tuia te Matangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Appleby School ranks higher (58.0 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appleby School and TKKM o Tuia te Matangi?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Tasman and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Appleby School: 430. TKKM o Tuia te Matangi: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Appleby School and TKKM o Tuia te Matangi rank in Tasman?
Appleby School is 9th of 22 and TKKM o Tuia te Matangi is unranked among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).