Overview
Taihape Area School is a state composite school in Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 254 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 514 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4742
MoE School ID549
Student Demographics
Total Roll254
European/Pakeha53.9%
Maori70.1%
Pacific9.1%
Asian3.5%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)