State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Golden Bay High School
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Tākaka, Takaka, with 300 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Golden Bay High School, Ministry school number 292 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
300students
Golden Bay High School had 300 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 300 students on the roll, so they sum to about 113%, 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
450EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Golden Bay High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takaka Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 127 | 0.3 km |
| Motupipi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 83 | 3.6 km |
| Central Takaka School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 39 | 3.7 km |
| Collingwood Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 155 | 21.4 km |
| Riwaka School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 134 | 30.0 km |
| Brooklyn School (Motueka) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 139 | 30.7 km |
| Parklands School (Motueka) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 200 | 33.7 km |
| Motueka High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 719 | 33.9 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
Compare with a similar school
- Golden Bay High School vs Collingwood Area School
- Golden Bay High School vs Motueka High School
- Golden Bay High School vs Tapawera Area School
Common questions
What year levels does Golden Bay High School cover?
Golden Bay High School is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Golden Bay High School?
300 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Golden Bay High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Golden Bay High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Golden Bay High School a state school?
Golden Bay High School is a state school.