Tolaga Bay Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tolaga Bay, Gisborne 4077 · Gisborne District
#10 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne
#425 of 486 nationally
About Tolaga Bay Area School
Tolaga Bay Area School is a state composite located in Tolaga Bay, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 243 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 10th of 15 ranked composite schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 92.2%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tolaga Bay; Tolaga Bay Area School 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)243
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.4%
- 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 Tolaga Bay Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 243
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 92.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- 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 Tolaga Bay Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tolaga Bay Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tolaga Bay Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tolaga Bay Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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551 students
TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti
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82 students
Manutuke School
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230 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
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TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou
Ruatoria · State composite · Years 1–13
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TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tolaga Bay Area School a good school?
Tolaga Bay Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 15 in Gisborne. 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 Tolaga Bay Area School rank in Gisborne?
Tolaga Bay Area School ranks #10 of 15 composite schools in Gisborne and #425 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tolaga Bay Area School?
Tolaga Bay Area School had 243 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Tolaga Bay Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tolaga Bay Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tolaga Bay Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Tolaga Bay Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.