Pillans Point School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pillans Point, Bay of Plenty 3110 · Tauranga City
#11 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#342 of 1,559 nationally
About Pillans Point School
Pillans Point School is a state contributing located in Pillans Point, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 500 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 11th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.4%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 3.4%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)405
- Roll size (10%)500
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.4%
- 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 Pillans Point School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 405
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 500
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Pillans Point School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pillans Point School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Otumoetai · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 2.2 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students · 2.3 km away
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students · 2.4 km away
Matua School
Matua · State contributing · Years 1–6
544 students · 2.5 km away
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students · 2.6 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 2.9 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 3.1 km away
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students · 3.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students · 3.9 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Omanu School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
560 students
Matua School
Matua · State contributing · Years 1–6
544 students
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pillans Point School a good school?
Pillans Point School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Pillans Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pillans Point School ranks #11 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #342 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pillans Point School?
Pillans Point School had 500 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Pillans Point School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pillans Point School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pillans Point School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pillans Point School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.