New ZealandOtagoTarrasTarras School

Tarras School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Tarras, Otago · Rural other
office@tarras.school.nz 03-4452817
Roll30enrolled students
EQI443-12 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI443
vs National-12 (avg 455)
Roll30
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Tarras School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
443-20
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
30
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
6.7%-25.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Tarras School is a state full primary school in Tarras, Otago, serving Co-Educational. The school has 30 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 443.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Postcode9383
School ID3843

Student Background

Total Roll30
European/Pakeha Students96.7%
Maori Students6.7%
Pacific Students0%
Asian Students0%

Student Background

European/Pakeha Students
96.7%
Maori Students
6.7%
Pacific Students
0%
Asian Students
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 EQI443
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)