Schools in Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty (2026)
25 schools · 6,949 students · 24 state, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 466.
Western Bay of Plenty District, in Bay of Plenty, has 25 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 6,949 students. By level there are 14 full primary, 7 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite; by sector 24 state, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Western Bay of Plenty District's schools is 466, below the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
20 of the 25 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Omokoroa School (74.1, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Ōmokoroa Point School (70.7, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), and Waihi Beach School (63.9, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Puke High School (1,078 students), Katikati College (834 students), Katikati Primary School (554 students).
Schools are spread across 16 suburbs or towns, with the most in Te Puke (7), Katikati (3), Whakamarama (2), Omokoroa (1).
Ranked schools in Western Bay of Plenty District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 174Omokoroa SchoolWhakamarama · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 321 students
- 271Ōmokoroa Point SchoolOmokoroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 347 students
- 364Waihi Beach SchoolWaihi Beach · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 281 students
- 463Whakamarama SchoolWhakamarama · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 84 students
- 562Fairhaven SchoolTe Puke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 454 · 500 students
- 659Pahoia SchoolTauranga · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 179 students
- 758Pyes Pa Road SchoolPyes Pa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 252 students
- 858Oropi SchoolOropi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 308 students
- 957Te Ranga SchoolTe Puke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 181 students
- 1054Te Puke IntermediateTe Puke · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 518 students
- 1151Pongakawa SchoolPongakawa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 448 · 321 students
- 1249Paengaroa SchoolPaengaroa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 468 · 200 students
- 1348Te Puke High SchoolTe Puke · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 492 · 1,078 students
- 1444Katikati CollegeKatikati · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 465 · 834 students
- 1544Katikati Primary SchoolKatikati · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 554 students
- 1642Te Puna SchoolTe Puna · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 261 students
- 1742Te Puke Primary SchoolTe Puke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 319 students
- 1840Otamarakau SchoolTe Puke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 63 students
- 1934Rangiuru SchoolTe Puke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 109 students
- 2033Kaimai SchoolKaimai · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 482 · 61 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omokoroa School Whakamarama · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 74.1 Top 25% | 423 | 321 |
| 2 | Ōmokoroa Point School Omokoroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 70.7 Top 25% | 432 | 347 |
| 3 | Waihi Beach School Waihi Beach · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.9 Top 50% | 442 | 281 |
| 4 | Whakamarama School Whakamarama · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.9 Top 50% | 423 | 84 |
| 5 | Fairhaven School Te Puke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.8 Top 50% | 454 | 500 |
| 6 | Pahoia School Tauranga · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.4 Top 50% | 428 | 179 |
| 7 | Pyes Pa Road School Pyes Pa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.1 Top 50% | 443 | 252 |
| 8 | Oropi School Oropi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 57.6 Top 50% | 434 | 308 |
| 9 | Te Ranga School Te Puke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 447 | 181 |
| 10 | Te Puke Intermediate Te Puke · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 54.1 Top 50% | 473 | 518 |
| 11 | Pongakawa School Pongakawa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 50.8 Top 50% | 448 | 321 |
| 12 | Paengaroa School Paengaroa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 48.5 Lower 50% | 468 | 200 |
| 13 | Te Puke High School Te Puke · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 47.9 Lower 50% | 492 | 1,078 |
| 14 | Katikati College Katikati · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 44.4 Lower 50% | 465 | 834 |
| 15 | Katikati Primary School Katikati · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.0 Lower 50% | 471 | 554 |
| 16 | Te Puna School Te Puna · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 42.4 Lower 50% | 466 | 261 |
| 17 | Te Puke Primary School Te Puke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.7 Lower 50% | 469 | 319 |
| 18 | Otamarakau School Te Puke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.5 Lower 50% | 466 | 63 |
| 19 | Rangiuru School Te Puke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 493 | 109 |
| 20 | Kaimai School Kaimai · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 32.9 Lower 50% | 482 | 61 |
Other schools in Western Bay of Plenty District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana
Matakana Island · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Matahui School
Katikati · Private full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Western Bay of Plenty District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Western Bay of Plenty District
Other places in Bay of Plenty
- Opotiki(11)
- Whakatane(10)
- Rotorua(9)
- Te Puke(7)
- Tauranga(5)
- Papamoa(5)
- Mount Maunganui(5)
- Kawerau(5)
- Bethlehem(4)
- Pyes Pa(4)
- Welcome Bay(4)
- Rotorua Central(3)
- Glenholme(3)
- Western Heights(3)
- Katikati(3)
- Papamoa Beach(2)
- Matata(2)
- Gate Pa(2)
- Ruatoki(2)
- Tauranga Central(2)
- Edgecumbe(2)
- Hillcrest(2)
- Murupara(2)
- Kopeopeo(2)
- Thornton(2)
- Whakamarama(2)
- Pukehangi(2)
- Ruatahuna(2)
- Greerton(2)
- Owhata(2)
- Otumoetai(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Western Bay of Plenty District?
Omokoroa School is the highest-ranked school in Western Bay of Plenty District with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Western Bay of Plenty District?
Western Bay of Plenty District has 25 schools (14 full primary, 7 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 6,949 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Western Bay of Plenty District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Western Bay of Plenty District is 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.