Omokoroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty 3172 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#8 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#298 of 1,559 nationally
About Omokoroa School
Omokoroa School is a state full primary located in Whakamarama, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 321 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 8th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (69th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 1.9%; international students 0.9%.
There are 2 schools in Whakamarama; Omokoroa School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)321
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.9%
- 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 Omokoroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 321
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Omokoroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Omokoroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 3.7 km away
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students · 3.9 km away
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students · 4.2 km away
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 6.0 km away
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 7.0 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 7.1 km away
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 7.8 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 8.3 km away
Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana
Matakana Island · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 8.3 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Omokoroa School a good school?
Omokoroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Omokoroa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Omokoroa School ranks #8 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #298 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Omokoroa School?
Omokoroa School had 321 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Omokoroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Omokoroa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Omokoroa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Omokoroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.