Schools in Tasman

Q: What schools are in Tasman?

Tasman has 4 schools on our records (4 primary): Tasman Bay Christian School, Appleby School, Dovedale School, Tasman School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

Q: What is the best school in Tasman?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tasman Bay Christian School ranks highest among Tasman schools (88/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

Q: What is the school zone for Tasman?

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 Tasman 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 Tasman address.

Q: Decile or EQI — how are Tasman 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.

Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand

There are 4 schools in and around Tasman (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 4 primary. Tasman Bay Christian 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.

4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.

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Schools in Tasman 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.

1
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · Full Primary · 74 students · EQI 450–474
88
/ 100 composite
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Wellbeing
100
Trajectory
100
ERO review
71
2
Tasman School
Tasman · Full Primary · 118 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
77
/ 100 composite
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Wellbeing
100
Trajectory
33
ERO review
85
3
Appleby School
Tasman · Full Primary · 132 students · EQI 420–449
75
/ 100 composite
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Wellbeing
100
Trajectory
43
ERO review
73

More schools in Tasman

These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.

Dovedale School Full Primary · 26 students

What the record says about Tasman schools

Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.

Tasman Bay Christian School

Tasman Bay Christian School has a composite score of 71. ERO found strong leadership focused on equity and excellence, a collaborative whole-school approach to curriculum delivery, and teachers with positive, learning-oriented mindsets. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager intervention.

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Tasman School

Tasman School was reviewed by ERO in May 2024. The school demonstrates commitment from leaders and teachers to improve culturally responsive practice, with staff and the Board of Trustees engaged in professional learning. Teachers have current understandings of relationship-based learning practices to support coaching and self-reflection.

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Appleby School

Appleby School's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found most learners achieving at or above expected levels in mathematics and reading, with a smaller majority in writing. The school prioritises sustaining equity of achievement across all learner groups and has created an inclusive environment where most learners report a strong sense of belonging. Leaders and teachers work effectively with whānau, iwi and external partners to support learner outcomes.

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Dovedale School

Dovedale School's 2022 ERO review found an experienced staff and board working effectively together, with strong community links and well-resourced teaching and learning programmes. The school benefits from its unique natural environment. No composite score is available.

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Frequently asked questions about Tasman schools

What schools are in Tasman?

Tasman has 4 schools on our records (4 primary): Tasman Bay Christian School, Appleby School, Dovedale School, Tasman School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Tasman?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tasman Bay Christian School ranks highest among Tasman schools (88/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Tasman?

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 Tasman 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 Tasman address.

Decile or EQI — how are Tasman 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).