Schools in Tarras
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Tarras (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Tarras School 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Tarras
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Tarras School Full Primary · 21 students
What the record says about Tarras schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tarras School
Tarras School is a full primary with 21 students in Tarras, Otago, Southland. As of August 2023, the board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tarras schools
What schools are in Tarras?
Tarras has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Tarras School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tarras?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tarras School ranks highest among Tarras schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tarras?
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 Tarras 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 Tarras address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tarras 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).