Pahoia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3180 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#28 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#640 of 1,559 nationally
About Pahoia School
Pahoia School is a state contributing located in Tauranga, 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 179 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 28th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.3%; pacific students 1.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Tauranga; Pahoia School ranks 4th of 5 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%)428
- Roll size (10%)179
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.1%
- 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 Pahoia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 179
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.1%
- 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 Pahoia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pahoia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students · 3.7 km away
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students · 4.6 km away
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 6.9 km away
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students · 7.4 km away
Matahui School
Katikati · Private full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 7.6 km away
Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana
Matakana Island · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 9.2 km away
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 11 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 11 km away
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 12 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pahoia School a good school?
Pahoia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 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 Pahoia School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pahoia School ranks #28 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #640 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pahoia School?
Pahoia School had 179 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Pahoia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pahoia School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pahoia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pahoia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.