Pahoia School vs Te Puna School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.4 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
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students
| Measure | Pahoia School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Te Puna School Te Puna, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 101 | #54 of 101 |
| National rank | #640 of 1,559 | #1056 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 179 | 261 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 466 |
| Total roll | 179 | 261 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.1% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.3% | 35.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | Te Puna |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.pahoia.school.nz | www.tepuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pahoia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.4 vs 42.4).
- •Pahoia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 466).
- •Te Puna School does better on roll size (261 vs 179).
- •Pahoia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.1% vs -10.5%).
- •Te Puna School is the larger school with 261 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 Te Puna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pahoia School ranks higher (59.4 vs 42.4 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 Te Puna School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and Te Puna in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pahoia School: 428. Te Puna School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pahoia School and Te Puna School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pahoia School is 28th of 101 and Te Puna School is 54th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).