Pāpāmoa Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papamoa, Bay of Plenty 3118 · Tauranga City
#24 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#570 of 1,559 nationally
About Pāpāmoa Primary School
Pāpāmoa Primary School is a state contributing located in Papamoa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 611 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 24th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.1%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 2.1%.
There are 5 schools in Papamoa; Pāpāmoa Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)611
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.7%
- 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 Pāpāmoa Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 611
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Pāpāmoa Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pāpāmoa Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students · 1.1 km away
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 1.3 km away
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students · 2.3 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 2.4 km away
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students · 2.5 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 3.1 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 5.1 km away
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 6.4 km away
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 8.2 km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Otumoetai · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students
Oropi School
Oropi · State full primary · Years 1–8
308 students
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pāpāmoa Primary School a good school?
Pāpāmoa Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 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 Pāpāmoa Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pāpāmoa Primary School ranks #24 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #570 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pāpāmoa Primary School?
Pāpāmoa Primary School had 611 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Pāpāmoa Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pāpāmoa Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pāpāmoa Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pāpāmoa Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.