Overview
Tai Tapu School is a state full primary school in Tai Tapu, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 254 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 400 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7645
MoE School ID3549
Student Demographics
Total Roll254
European/Pakeha93.3%
Maori14.2%
Pacific2%
Asian2.4%
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 EQI400
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)