Tāwera Bilingual School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruatoki, Bay of Plenty 3191 · Whakatane District
About Tāwera Bilingual School
Tāwera Bilingual School is a state full primary located in Ruatoki, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 35 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 100%; pacific students 14.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ruatoki; Tāwera Bilingual School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)547
- Roll size (10%)35
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-50.8%
- 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 Tāwera Bilingual School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 547
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 35
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -50.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 100%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.3%
- 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 Tāwera Bilingual School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tāwera Bilingual School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
Ruatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
235 students · 1.9 km away
Waimana School
Waimana · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students · 7.6 km away
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 9.9 km away
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students · 13 km away
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
Selwyn School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
339 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Te Kura o Tōrere
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tāwera Bilingual School a good school?
Tāwera Bilingual School has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Tāwera Bilingual School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tāwera Bilingual School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Tāwera Bilingual School?
Tāwera Bilingual School had 35 students in 2026, a change of -51% over five years.
Is Tāwera Bilingual School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tāwera Bilingual School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tāwera Bilingual School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Tāwera Bilingual School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.