Overview
Golden Bay High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Takaka, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 310 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7110
MoE School ID292
Student Demographics
Total Roll310
European/Pakeha92.6%
Maori11%
Pacific1.3%
Asian4.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)