Ōmokoroa Point School vs Pāpāmoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 25 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students
| Measure | Ōmokoroa Point School Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty | Pāpāmoa Primary School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 101 | #24 of 101 |
| National rank | #379 of 1,559 | #570 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 347 | 611 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 432 |
| Total roll | 347 | 611 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.4% | -15.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| International students | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Omokoroa | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.omokoroapoint.school.nz | www.papamoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōmokoroa Point School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 62.6).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School does better on roll size (611 vs 347).
- •Ōmokoroa Point School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -15.7%).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ōmokoroa Point School better than Pāpāmoa Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōmokoroa Point School ranks higher (70.7 vs 62.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ōmokoroa Point School and Pāpāmoa Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Omokoroa and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōmokoroa Point School: 432. Pāpāmoa Primary School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōmokoroa Point School and Pāpāmoa Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ōmokoroa Point School is 12th of 101 and Pāpāmoa Primary School is 24th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).