Paengaroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty 3189 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#48 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#912 of 1,559 nationally
About Paengaroa School
Paengaroa School is a state contributing located in Paengaroa, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 48th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 52.5%; pacific students 6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.6%
- 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 Paengaroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 52.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6%
- 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 Paengaroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paengaroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 5.2 km away
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students · 5.6 km away
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 6.1 km away
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students · 7.9 km away
Fairhaven School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 8.8 km away
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
518 students · 9.3 km away
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students · 9.4 km away
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 9.6 km away
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students · 11 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maungatapu School
Maungatapu-Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
Welcome Bay School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
299 students
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paengaroa School a good school?
Paengaroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Paengaroa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Paengaroa School ranks #48 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #912 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paengaroa School?
Paengaroa School had 200 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Paengaroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paengaroa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paengaroa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paengaroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.