Pāpāmoa Primary School vs Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
506 students
| Measure | Pāpāmoa Primary School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty | Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 101 | #15 of 101 |
| National rank | #570 of 1,559 | #457 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 611 | 506 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 443 |
| Total roll | 611 | 506 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | 128.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa | Papamoa Beach |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.papamoa.school.nz | www.tmop.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.3 vs 62.6).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 443).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School does better on roll size (611 vs 506).
- •Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (128.7% vs -15.7%).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 506.
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 Pāpāmoa Primary School better than Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School ranks higher (67.3 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 Pāpāmoa Primary School and Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papamoa and Papamoa Beach in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pāpāmoa Primary School: 432. Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pāpāmoa Primary School and Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pāpāmoa Primary School is 24th of 101 and Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School is 15th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).