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Taipa Area School

A state composite (years 1–13) in Doubtless Bay, Taipa, with 422 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–13
On the roll422at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic530more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Taipa Area School, Ministry school number 2 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

422students

Taipa Area School had 422 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 32978%
European/Pākehā 13933%
Pacific 287%
Asian 113%
MELAA <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 422 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

530EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 530

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Taipa Area School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeComposite
Year levelsYears 1–13
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2
Address578 State Highway 10, Doubtless Bay, Taipa
Territorial authorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1959-02-17

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao CompositeYears 1–13 114 4.0 km
Mangonui School ContributingYears 1–6 161 6.4 km
Oruaiti School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 162 11.4 km
Peria School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 68 11.8 km
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 106 12.6 km
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa CompositeYears 1–13 180 18.0 km
Pamapuria School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 99 18.5 km
Oturu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 119 19.6 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Taipa Area School cover?

Taipa Area School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.

How many students attend Taipa Area School?

422 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Taipa Area School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Taipa Area School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Taipa Area School a state school?

Taipa Area School is a state school.

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