Papamoa College vs TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.0 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
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students
| Measure | Papamoa College Papamoa, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 34 | #32 of 34 |
| National rank | #161 of 486 | #471 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,883 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 551 |
| Total roll | 1,883 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 43% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.9% | 39.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.6% | 28.6% |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 5% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.papamoacollege.school.nz | www.kurakokiri.maori.nz |
The verdict
- •Papamoa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 14.3).
- •Papamoa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 551).
- •Papamoa College does better on roll size (1,883 vs 220).
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri does better on roll growth (5 years) (43% vs 16.2%).
- •Papamoa College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (78.9% vs 39.3%).
- •Papamoa College is the larger school with 1,883 students compared with 220.
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 TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papamoa College ranks higher (61.2 vs 14.3 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 TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Papamoa and Welcome Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papamoa College: 458. TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri: 551. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papamoa College and TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri rank in Bay of Plenty?
Papamoa College is 7th of 34 and TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri is 32nd of 34 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).