New ZealandOtagoMusselburghTahuna Normal Intermediate

Tahuna Normal Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Musselburgh, Otago · Major urban area
office@tahuna.school.nz 03-455 3994
Roll499enrolled students
EQI442-13 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI442
vs National-13 (avg 455)
Roll499
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Tahuna Normal Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
442-21
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
499
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
20.6%-11.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
7.2%-4.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Tahuna Normal Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Musselburgh, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 499 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 442 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9012
MoE School ID3839

Student Demographics

Total Roll499
European/Pakeha83.4%
Maori20.6%
Pacific7.2%
Asian8.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.4%
Maori
20.6%
Pacific
7.2%
Asian
8.6%
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 EQI442
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)