Papamoa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papamoa, Bay of Plenty 3151 · Tauranga City
#7 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#161 of 486 nationally
About Papamoa College
Papamoa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Papamoa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,883 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 34 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.9%; pacific students 4.5%; international students 4.5%.
There are 5 schools in Papamoa; Papamoa College ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)458
- Roll size (10%)1,883
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)78.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.6%
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 Papamoa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 458
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,883
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 78.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 22.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Papamoa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Papamoa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Papamoa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Papamoa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students · 1.1 km away
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students · 1.5 km away
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 2.0 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 3.0 km away
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students · 3.3 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 4.5 km away
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 5.4 km away
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 7.6 km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papamoa College a good school?
Papamoa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Papamoa College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Papamoa College ranks #7 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #161 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papamoa College?
Papamoa College had 1,883 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Papamoa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Papamoa College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papamoa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papamoa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.