Overview
Tapawera Area School is a state composite school in Tapawera, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 144 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 496 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7096
MoE School ID297
Student Demographics
Total Roll144
European/Pakeha93.1%
Maori29.9%
Pacific2.1%
Asian0%
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 EQI496
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)