Tauranga Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3110 · Tauranga City
#17 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#488 of 1,559 nationally
About Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga Primary School is a state contributing located in Tauranga, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 478 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 17th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.1%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 2.7%.
There are 5 schools in Tauranga; Tauranga Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)423
- Roll size (10%)478
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.7%
- 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 Tauranga Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 478
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tauranga Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauranga Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students · 1.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students · 1.6 km away
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga South · State special school
134 students · 2.3 km away
Pillans Point School
Pillans Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 2.3 km away
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students · 2.4 km away
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 2.7 km away
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Otumoetai · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 2.7 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 2.7 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 2.8 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tauranga Primary School a good school?
Tauranga Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 Tauranga Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Primary School ranks #17 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #488 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauranga Primary School?
Tauranga Primary School had 478 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Tauranga Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauranga Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tauranga Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tauranga Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.