Schools in Murupara, Bay of Plenty (2026)
2 schools · 253 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 560.
Murupara, in Bay of Plenty, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 253 students. By level there is 2 composite; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau (14.9, lower 50% of composite schools nationally), followed by Murupara Area School (11.2, lower 50% of composite schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Murupara Area School (164 students), TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau (89 students).
Ranked schools in Murupara
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 115TKK Motuhake o TawhiuauMurupara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 552 · 89 students
- 211Murupara Area SchoolMurupara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 560 · 164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau Murupara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 14.9 Lower 50% | 552 | 89 |
| 2 | Murupara Area School Murupara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 11.2 Lower 50% | 560 | 164 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Murupara?
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau is the highest-ranked school in Murupara with a Success Index (NZ) of 14.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Murupara?
Murupara has 2 schools (2 composite) educating 253 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Murupara?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Murupara is 560. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.