Appleby School
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Appleby School in brief
Appleby School is a small state co-educational primary school (Year 1–8) in Appleby, Tasman, with 132 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 430 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has no enrolment zone, so any family can apply. It opened in 1859.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Appleby School
19 Moutere Highway, Appleby, Tasman
This school accepts enrolments from any address. The map shows the school location.
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How enrolment at Appleby School works
- Appleby School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Confirm your address against the current zone with the school.
- Year levels: Year 1–8
- Roll size: Small school
- School website: appleby.school.nz
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What families ask about Appleby School
- Does Appleby School have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Appleby School teach?
- Appleby School teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Appleby School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 430. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 132 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- No recent ERO review date is available in the current public data.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1859
- Principal
- Janine HIGGINS (Acting)
- Urban/rural setting
- Rural other
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
Future schooling options
Next steps in the education journey
No intermediate or high schools found within 5km.
Get a personalised report with your addressSchools near Appleby School
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- Ranzau SchoolContributing (Years 1-6)5.2 km
- Richmond School (Nelson)Richmond · Contributing (Years 1-6)6.3 km
- Mapua SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)7.1 km
- St Paul's School (Richmond)Richmond · Full Primary (Years 1-8)7.1 km
- Hope SchoolContributing (Years 1-6)7.2 km
- Henley School (Nelson)Contributing (Years 1-6)7.3 km
- Mahana SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)7.8 km
- Brightwater SchoolContributing (Years 1-6)8.1 km
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
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- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care