Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawerau, Bay of Plenty 3127 · Kawerau District
#28 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty
#453 of 486 nationally
About Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki is a state composite located in Kawerau, in the Kawerau District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 95 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 28th of 34 ranked composite schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.9%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Kawerau; Te Whata Tau o Putauaki ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)541
- Roll size (10%)95
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)27.1%
- 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 Whata Tau o Putauaki by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 541
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 95
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 27.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- 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 Whata Tau o Putauaki has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students · 492 m away
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Kawerau South School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.5 km away
Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 2.0 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 9.7 km away
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 10.0 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 12 km away
Lake Rotoma School
Lake Rotoma · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Opotiki College
Opotiki · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
330 students
Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi
Te Whaiti · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
16 students
Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui
Opotiki · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students
TKKM o Huiarau
Ruatahuna · State composite · Years 1–13
57 students
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Whata Tau o Putauaki a good school?
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki has a Success Index (NZ) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 of 34 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 Whata Tau o Putauaki rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki ranks #28 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty and #453 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Whata Tau o Putauaki?
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki had 95 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is Te Whata Tau o Putauaki a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Whata Tau o Putauaki?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Te Whata Tau o Putauaki; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.