Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papamoa, Bay of Plenty 3151 · Tauranga City
#40 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#784 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School is a state contributing located in Papamoa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 520 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 40th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.7%; pacific students 9.4%; international students 2.5%.
There are 5 schools in Papamoa; Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School ranks 5th 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%)448
- Roll size (10%)520
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.9%
- 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 Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary 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
- 520
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 38.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 1.9 km away
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students · 2.3 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 2.9 km away
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students · 3.1 km away
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 4.3 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 4.5 km away
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students · 4.8 km away
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 6.1 km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 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 Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School a good school?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 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 Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School ranks #40 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #784 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School had 520 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.