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Takitimu Primary School

Nightcaps · Southland Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Takitimu Primary School

Takitimu Primary School is a co-educational full primary school in Nightcaps, within the Southland Region, operating in the state sector, with 100 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 467. The school has been open since 1996.

With 100 students on roll, Takitimu Primary School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 26% of New Zealand schools. Its rural setting typically means smaller class groups and a close-knit community feel.

The school's Equity Index is 467, which is close to the national average of 463. That means the roll faces a broadly typical level of socio-economic challenge compared with schools across Aotearoa.

The largest group is European at 68.6%, with a meaningful Asian community at 22.1% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 1.97 (very high isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 59 · 68.6%
Pasifika 5 · 5.8%
Asian 19 · 22.1%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 1 · 1.2%
Other 2 · 2.3%

Total roll recorded: 100 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

100Students on rollLarger than 26% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
467Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.9Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
1.97Isolation indexvery high isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Southland Region
Nightcaps 45.9748° S · 168.0326° E
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Nearby schools

St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)Nightcaps · Full Primary 0.5 km Heddon Bush SchoolWinton · Full Primary 14.8 km Otautau SchoolOtautau · Full Primary 18.7 km Drummond Primary SchoolDrummond · Full Primary 21.8 km Limehills SchoolLimehills · Full Primary 25 km Hauroko Valley Primary SchoolTuatapere · Full Primary 26.2 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingRural settlement
  • Territorial authoritySouthland District
  • Education regionOtago, Southland
  • Regional councilSouthland Region
  • Enrolment schemeNo — no enrolment scheme
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1996
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