Key facts
- School number2687
- School typeIntermediate · Years 7–8
- AuthorityState
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established1 February 1967
About Taradale Intermediate
Taradale Intermediate is a state intermediate school serving the Hawke's Bay community. The school describes its foundational value as Manaakitanga, expressed as respect for self, respect for others, and respect for the environment.
The school's stated purpose is captured in the whakatauki Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tīna — rendered in English as "Empowering learners today to create their tomorrow."
A notable area of focus is Learner Agency, which the school defines as learners' ability to navigate their way through life and positively impact their circumstances. This initiative is structured around three elements: an environment free of undue restrictions, a growth mindset, and the development of independent learning skills (referred to as Learnership). The school has engaged Australian educator James Anderson to support staff in developing this approach.
Wellbeing is framed through a Mana Model, with hauora defined as "feeling good and functioning well." The school uses the Mitey programme — developed by the Sir John Kirwan Foundation in partnership with the University of Auckland — to embed mental health education into its daily timetable.
School policies are maintained through SchoolDocs in accordance with Ministry of Education National Administration Guidelines, with the board of trustees involved in reviewing changes before implementation.
School donations
The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations should not be requested, unless for a school camp".
With an Equity Index of 440, Taradale Intermediate is in the range eligible to opt into the Ministry's donations scheme — receiving additional government funding per student in exchange for not seeking donations (except for overnight camps).
Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.
Equity Index
The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where Taradale Intermediate actually sits, not just the number on its own.
The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.
Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Taradale Intermediate's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 394 students (78.2%)
- Asian — 77 students (15.3%)
- Pacific — 18 students (3.6%)
- Māori — 106 students (21%)
- MELAA — 19 students (3.8%)
- Other — 5 students (1%)
- International — 1 students (0.2%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Education pathway
Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.
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Bledisloe School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 176 m
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Taradale School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 806 m
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Reignier Catholic School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 1.1 km
Location
- Street address6 Murphy Road
- SuburbTaradale
- CityNapier
- Local authorityNapier City
Official contact details
- ContactMartin Hantz
- Phone+64 6 844 7264
- Emailadmin@taradaleint.school.nz
- Websitewww.taradaleint.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Taradale Intermediate, regardless of year level.
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Bledisloe School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 176 m
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Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School Specialist School · 198 m
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Taradale School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 806 m
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Reignier Catholic School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 1.1 km
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Greenmeadows School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 1.2 km
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Enrolment
Taradale Intermediate School operates under an enrolment scheme. Prospective families should confirm whether they are in-zone or out-of-zone applicants using the Ministry of Education zone map before applying.
When applications exceed available places, the school processes them in the following priority order:
- Applicants accepted into a special programme run by the school (note: no special programmes are currently operating)
- Siblings of current students
- Siblings of former students
- Children of former students
- Children of a school employee or board member
- All other applicants
The enrolment process has two steps. First, families complete an online enrolment form. Second, they email eligibility documentation to enrolments@taradaleint.school.nz, with the child's name and "Enrolment Documents" in the subject line. Enrolments are not processed until this documentation is received. Accepted documents are:
- New Zealand birth certificate or New Zealand passport (for NZ citizens)
- Australian passport (for Australian citizens)
- NZ residency permit, or NZ student visa/permit and parental work permit (for non-NZ citizens)
For 2027 enrolments, out-of-zone applications close Friday 25 September 2026 and in-zone applications close Friday 16 October 2026. A ballot for out-of-zone places is held on Thursday 22 October 2026 if required. Further details are available on the Enrol with TIS page.
Co-curricular Activities
The following named co-curricular activities are offered at Taradale Intermediate:
- Guitar tuition — individual lessons with David Boston; $390 per year, with instrument hire available for $50 per year
- Drum tuition — lessons with Sebastian Budge; paired lessons at $15 or individual lessons at $25, each 20 minutes, held on Wednesdays during school time
- Flute tuition — lessons with Sally Davies; $15 per 15-minute lesson or $20 per 20-minute lesson, held Thursday mornings before school, with instrument hire available for $80 per year
- Brass tuition — Simon Schofield teaches a range of brass instruments including trumpet and trombone; costs vary by instrument and lesson duration
- Speech and Drama — taught by Emma Bowyer, a Trinity College–trained teacher, during school hours on Tuesdays; group lessons (maximum 12 students, 45 minutes) cost $130 per term, and small group lessons (maximum 4 students, 30 minutes) cost $165 per term
- Netball — competitive teams entered in the Hawke's Bay competition; games held at Onekawa Netball Courts on Wednesdays, with a registration fee of $75
- Girls' Football — including participation in the AIMS Games in Tauranga
- Boys' Futsal — including participation in the AIMS Games in Tauranga
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Taradale Intermediate's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Taradale Intermediate's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | September 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 15 October 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Taradale Intermediate's official website | Current | 14 October 2026 |