Schools in Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty (2026)
2 schools · 1,011 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 443.
Papamoa Beach, in Bay of Plenty, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,011 students. By level there is 2 contributing; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School (67.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Golden Sands School (64.3, 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 Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School (506 students), Golden Sands School (505 students).
Ranked schools in Papamoa Beach
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 167Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa SchoolPapamoa Beach · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 506 students
- 264Golden Sands SchoolPapamoa Beach · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 505 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School Papamoa Beach · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 67.3 Top 25% | 443 | 506 |
| 2 | Golden Sands School Papamoa Beach · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.3 Top 50% | 426 | 505 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Papamoa Beach?
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School is the highest-ranked school in Papamoa Beach with a Success Index (NZ) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Papamoa Beach?
Papamoa Beach has 2 schools (2 contributing) educating 1,011 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Papamoa Beach?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Papamoa Beach is 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.