Te Puna School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Puna, Bay of Plenty 3176 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#54 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1056 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Puna School
Te Puna School is a state full primary located in Te Puna, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 261 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 54th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.6%; pacific students 7.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)466
- Roll size (10%)261
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.5%
- 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 Puna School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 466
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 261
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.3%
- 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 Te Puna School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Puna School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 3.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 3.4 km away
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students · 3.9 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 4.3 km away
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 4.5 km away
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students · 4.6 km away
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students · 4.7 km away
Matua School
Matua · State contributing · Years 1–6
544 students · 4.8 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 5.0 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Maungatapu School
Maungatapu-Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Puna School a good school?
Te Puna School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 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 Puna School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Puna School ranks #54 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1056 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Puna School?
Te Puna School had 261 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Te Puna School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Puna School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Puna School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Puna School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.