Pongakawa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty 3186 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#45 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#852 of 1,559 nationally
About Pongakawa School
Pongakawa School is a state full primary located in Pongakawa, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 321 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 45th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (69th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.1%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)321
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.7%
- 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 Pongakawa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 321
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- 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 Pongakawa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pongakawa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students · 5.6 km away
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students · 5.9 km away
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students · 8.6 km away
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 9.8 km away
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 10 km away
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 11 km away
Fairhaven School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 14 km away
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
518 students · 15 km away
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students
Te Ranga School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
181 students
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Awakeri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
343 students
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
Thornton School
Thornton · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pongakawa School a good school?
Pongakawa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Pongakawa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pongakawa School ranks #45 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #852 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pongakawa School?
Pongakawa School had 321 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Pongakawa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pongakawa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pongakawa School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Pongakawa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.