Galatea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Galatea, Bay of Plenty 3079 · Whakatane District
#67 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1205 of 1,559 nationally
About Galatea School
Galatea School is a state full primary located in Galatea, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 67th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 56.7%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)493
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galatea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 56.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Galatea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Galatea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Murupara Area School
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
164 students · 6.0 km away
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 6.2 km away
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Forest · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
230 students
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Galatea School a good school?
Galatea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #67 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galatea School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Galatea School ranks #67 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1205 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Galatea School?
Galatea School had 127 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Galatea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Galatea School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Galatea School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Galatea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.