Pahoia School vs Tahatai Coast School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
| Measure | Pahoia School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 101 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #640 of 1,559 | #261 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 179 | 804 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 428 |
| Total roll | 179 | 804 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.1% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.3% | 19.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.pahoia.school.nz | www.tahatai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahatai Coast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 59.4).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll size (804 vs 179).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -10.1%).
- •Tahatai Coast School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 179.
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 Pahoia School better than Tahatai Coast School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahatai Coast School ranks higher (75.9 vs 59.4 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 Pahoia School and Tahatai Coast School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pahoia School: 428. Tahatai Coast School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pahoia School and Tahatai Coast School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pahoia School is 28th of 101 and Tahatai Coast School is 7th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).