Schools in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty (2026)
5 schools · 4,033 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 432.
Papamoa, in Bay of Plenty, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 4,033 students. By level there are 4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Papamoa's schools is 432, below the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Suzanne Aubert Catholic School (80.0, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Tahatai Coast School (75.9, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Pāpāmoa Primary School (62.6, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Papamoa College (1,883 students), Tahatai Coast School (804 students), Pāpāmoa Primary School (611 students).
Ranked schools in Papamoa
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 180Suzanne Aubert Catholic SchoolPapamoa · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 215 students
- 276Tahatai Coast SchoolPapamoa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 804 students
- 363Pāpāmoa Primary SchoolPapamoa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 611 students
- 461Papamoa CollegePapamoa · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 458 · 1,883 students
- 554Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary SchoolPapamoa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 448 · 520 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzanne Aubert Catholic School Papamoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 80.0 Top 10% | 393 | 215 |
| 2 | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.9 Top 25% | 428 | 804 |
| 3 | Pāpāmoa Primary School Papamoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.6 Top 50% | 432 | 611 |
| 4 | Papamoa College Papamoa · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 61.2 Top 50% | 458 | 1,883 |
| 5 | Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School Papamoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 448 | 520 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Papamoa?
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is the highest-ranked school in Papamoa with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Papamoa?
Papamoa has 5 schools (4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 4,033 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Papamoa?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Papamoa is 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.