Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty 3118 · Tauranga City
#15 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#457 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School is a state contributing located in Papamoa Beach, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 506 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 15th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.1%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Papamoa Beach; Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School ranks 1st of 2 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)506
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)128.7%
- 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 Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 506
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 128.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- 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 Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students · 1.3 km away
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 1.5 km away
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students · 1.6 km away
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students · 2.0 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students · 3.0 km away
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students · 3.1 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 6.0 km away
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 6.7 km away
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 7.4 km away
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students
Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Kaharoa School
Rotorua · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School a good school?
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School ranks #15 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #457 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School?
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School had 506 students in 2026, a change of +129% over five years.
Is Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.