Overview
Tahunanui School is a state contributing school in Tahunanui, Nelson. It is a co-educational school. The school has 256 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 474 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Nelson City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityNelson City
RegionNelson
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode7011
MoE School ID3224
Student Demographics
Total Roll256
European/Pakeha58.6%
Maori28.1%
Pacific6.6%
Asian15.2%
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 EQI474
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)