Taumata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty 3112 · Tauranga City
#3 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#117 of 1,559 nationally
About Taumata School
Taumata School is a state full primary located in Pyes Pa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 669 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.8%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 1%.
There are 4 schools in Pyes Pa; Taumata School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)669
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)87.2%
- 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 Taumata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 669
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 87.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taumata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taumata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Aquinas College
Pyes Pa · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
833 students · 975 m away
Tauriko School
Tauriko · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 1.8 km away
ACG Tauranga
Pyes Pa · Private composite · Years 1–13
421 students · 2.3 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students · 2.5 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 3.3 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere · State teen parent unit
· 4.0 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 4.3 km away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 4.5 km away
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 5.2 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taumata School a good school?
Taumata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Taumata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Taumata School ranks #3 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #117 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taumata School?
Taumata School had 669 students in 2026, a change of +87% over five years.
Is Taumata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taumata School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taumata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taumata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.