Potaka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hicks Bay, Gisborne 3199 · Gisborne District
About Potaka School
Potaka School is a state full primary located in Hicks Bay, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 45 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 91.1%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Hicks Bay; Potaka School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)523
- Roll size (10%)45
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)140%
- 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 Potaka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 523
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 45
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 140%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 91.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Potaka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Potaka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Muriwai School
Muriwai · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Patutahi School
Patutahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
TKKM o Tokomaru
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga
Gisborne · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Potaka School a good school?
Potaka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Potaka School rank in Gisborne?
Potaka School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Potaka School?
Potaka School had 45 students in 2026, a change of +140% over five years.
Is Potaka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Potaka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Potaka School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Potaka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.