Schools in Takapau
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Takapau (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 3 primary. TKKM o Takapau is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Takapau ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1TKKM o Takapau
Takapau · Full Primary · 39 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Takapau schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Takapau
TKKM o Takapau is a full primary school with 39 students in Takapau, Hawke's Bay. The school demonstrates strong immersion in te reo Māori throughout its learning environment and students show personal pride in their whānau, hapū and iwi. The 2017 ERO review found students understand the importance of physical and spiritual wellness, are stimulated as learners, and benefit from an effective board and staff working together to enhance learning outcomes.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Takapau schools
What schools are in Takapau?
Takapau has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): TKKM o Takapau, Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay), Takapau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Takapau?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Takapau ranks highest among Takapau schools (92/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Takapau?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Takapau does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Takapau address.
Decile or EQI — how are Takapau schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).