Best primary schools in Western Bay of Plenty District (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 18 schools in Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty. 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
- 1344Katikati Primary SchoolKatikati · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 554 students
- 1442Te Puna SchoolTe Puna · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 261 students
- 1542Te Puke Primary SchoolTe Puke · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 319 students
- 1640Otamarakau SchoolTe Puke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 63 students
- 1734Rangiuru SchoolTe Puke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 109 students
- 1833Kaimai 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 | Katikati Primary School Katikati · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.0 Lower 50% | 471 | 554 |
| 14 | Te Puna School Te Puna · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 42.4 Lower 50% | 466 | 261 |
| 15 | Te Puke Primary School Te Puke · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.7 Lower 50% | 469 | 319 |
| 16 | Otamarakau School Te Puke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.5 Lower 50% | 466 | 63 |
| 17 | Rangiuru School Te Puke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 493 | 109 |
| 18 | Kaimai School Kaimai · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 32.9 Lower 50% | 482 | 61 |
Omokoroa School in Whakamarama leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Western Bay of Plenty District with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1. Of the 18 schools shown, 18 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Bay of Plenty primary schools rankings, every school on the Western Bay of Plenty District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Western Bay of Plenty District?
Omokoroa School in Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty ranks first among primary schools in Western Bay of Plenty District with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 423).
How are primary schools in Western Bay of Plenty District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.