Gate Pa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty 3112 · Tauranga City
#58 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1090 of 1,559 nationally
About Gate Pa School
Gate Pa School is a state contributing located in Gate Pa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 398 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 58th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.7%; pacific students 13.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Gate Pa; Gate Pa School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)507
- Roll size (10%)398
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.4%
- 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 Gate Pa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 507
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 398
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 46.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.8%
- 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 Gate Pa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Gate Pa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 156 m away
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga South · State special school
134 students · 862 m away
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students · 880 m away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 1.1 km away
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students · 1.9 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.2 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere · State teen parent unit
· 2.5 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.6 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gate Pa School a good school?
Gate Pa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 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 Gate Pa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Gate Pa School ranks #58 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1090 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gate Pa School?
Gate Pa School had 398 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Gate Pa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gate Pa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gate Pa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gate Pa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.