Papamoa College vs Tahatai Coast School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
| Measure | Papamoa College Papamoa, Bay of Plenty | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 34 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #161 of 486 | #261 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,883 | 804 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 428 |
| Total roll | 1,883 | 804 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.6% | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 19.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| International students | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.papamoacollege.school.nz | www.tahatai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahatai Coast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 61.2).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 458).
- •Papamoa College does better on roll size (1,883 vs 804).
- •Papamoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 5.4%).
- •Papamoa College is the larger school with 1,883 students compared with 804.
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 Papamoa College better than Tahatai Coast School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahatai Coast School ranks higher (75.9 vs 61.2 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 Papamoa College and Tahatai Coast School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Papamoa and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papamoa College: 458. Tahatai Coast School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papamoa College and Tahatai Coast School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Papamoa College is 7th of 34 and Tahatai Coast School is 7th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).