Golden Sands School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty 3118 · Tauranga City
#20 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#521 of 1,559 nationally
About Golden Sands School
Golden Sands School is a state contributing located in Papamoa Beach, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 505 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 20th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.6%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Papamoa Beach; Golden Sands 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%)426
- Roll size (10%)505
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.2%
- 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 Golden Sands School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 505
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Golden Sands School has changed over time.
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Schools near Golden Sands School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 755 m away
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 2.0 km away
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students · 2.5 km away
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students · 3.3 km away
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students · 4.8 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 5.0 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 7.6 km away
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 8.0 km away
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students · 8.0 km away
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Golden Sands School a good school?
Golden Sands School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 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 Golden Sands School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Golden Sands School ranks #20 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #521 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Golden Sands School?
Golden Sands School had 505 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Golden Sands School a primary school or a secondary school?
Golden Sands School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Golden Sands School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Golden Sands School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.