TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Murupara, Bay of Plenty 3062 · Whakatane District
#31 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty
#468 of 486 nationally
About TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau is a state composite located in Murupara, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 89 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 14.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 31st 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) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.9%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Murupara; TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau ranks 1st of 2 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%)552
- Roll size (10%)89
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.2%
- 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 TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 552
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 89
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau has changed over time.
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Schools near TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Murupara Area School
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
164 students · 829 m away
Galatea School
Galatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 6.2 km away
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Forest · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 14 km away
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Murupara Area School
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Opotiki College
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Frequently asked questions
Is TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau a good school?
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau has a Success Index (NZ) of 14.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 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 TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau rank in Bay of Plenty?
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau ranks #31 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty and #468 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau?
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau had 89 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau a primary school or a secondary school?
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.