Murupara Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Murupara, Bay of Plenty 3062 · Whakatane District
#34 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty
#479 of 486 nationally
About Murupara Area School
Murupara Area School is a state composite located in Murupara, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 164 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 11.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 34th of 34 ranked composite schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.3%; pacific students 3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Murupara; Murupara Area School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)560
- Roll size (10%)164
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)61.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.4%
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 Murupara Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 560
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 164
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 61.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 96.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Murupara Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Murupara Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Murupara Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Murupara Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 829 m away
Galatea School
Galatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 6.0 km away
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Forest · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students
Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui
Opotiki · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
Opotiki College
Opotiki · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
330 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murupara Area School a good school?
Murupara Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 11.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 of 34 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 Murupara Area School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Murupara Area School ranks #34 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty and #479 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Murupara Area School?
Murupara Area School had 164 students in 2026, a change of -29% over five years.
Is Murupara Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Murupara Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Murupara Area School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Murupara Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.