New ZealandOtagoTaieri MouthTaieri Beach School

Taieri Beach School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Taieri Mouth, Otago · Rural settlement
office@taieribeach.school.nz 03-4817890
Roll8enrolled students
EQI538+83 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI538
vs National+83 (avg 455)
Roll8
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Taieri Beach School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
538+75
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
8
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
37.5%+5.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Taieri Beach School is a state full primary school in Taieri Mouth, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 8 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 538 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Clutha District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9091
MoE School ID3840

Student Demographics

Total Roll8
European/Pakeha75%
Maori37.5%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
75%
Maori
37.5%
Pacific
0%
Asian
0%
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 EQI538
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)