Overview
Taradale High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Taradale, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,077 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 448 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Napier City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNapier City
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4141
MoE School ID215
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,077
European/Pakeha79.7%
Maori20.5%
Pacific3.5%
Asian14.4%
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 EQI448
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)