State · Composite · Co-ed
Tapawera Area School
A state composite (years 1–13) in Tapawera, Nelson, with 147 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Tapawera Area School, Ministry school number 297 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
147students
Tapawera Area School had 147 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 147 students on the roll, so they sum to about 128%, 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
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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
Tapawera Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovedale School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 21 | 13.1 km |
| Wakefield School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 260 | 18.4 km |
| Upper Moutere School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 100 | 20.3 km |
| Ngatimoti School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 69 | 21.6 km |
| Mahana School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 53 | 23.1 km |
| Brightwater School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 239 | 24.1 km |
| Appleby School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 143 | 26.4 km |
| Hope School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 87 | 26.8 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 Tapawera Area School cover?
Tapawera Area School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Tapawera Area School?
147 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Tapawera Area School have an enrolment zone?
No. Tapawera Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Tapawera Area School a state school?
Tapawera Area School is a state school.