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Tai Tapu School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Tai Tapu, Tai Tapu, with 269 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll269at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic400fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Tai Tapu School, Ministry school number 3549 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

269students

Tai Tapu School had 269 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 25294%
Māori 3914%
MELAA 83%
Asian 73%
Pacific 52%

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 269 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, 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

400EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 400

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Tai Tapu 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3549
Address1 School Road, Tai Tapu, Tai Tapu
Territorial authoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1867-01-26

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
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Full PrimaryYears 1–8 527 4.9 km
Ladbrooks School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 134 5.3 km
Lincoln Primary School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 832 5.9 km
Lincoln High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,430 6.0 km
Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 733 8.3 km
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay Full PrimaryYears 1–8 92 9.2 km
Broadfield School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 146 9.5 km
Prebbleton School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 548 10.1 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 Tai Tapu School cover?

Tai Tapu School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Tai Tapu School?

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

Does Tai Tapu School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Tai Tapu 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 Tai Tapu School a state school?

Tai Tapu School is a state school.

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