Pongakawa School vs Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
321 students
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
520 students
| Measure | Pongakawa School Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty | Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 101 | #40 of 101 |
| National rank | #852 of 1,559 | #784 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 321 | 520 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 448 |
| Total roll | 321 | 520 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | -21.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.1% | 38.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Pongakawa | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.pongakawa.school.nz | www.teakaukipapamoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Akau ki Papamoa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.7 vs 50.8).
- โขTe Akau ki Papamoa Primary School does better on roll size (520 vs 321).
- โขPongakawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.7% vs -21.9%).
- โขTe Akau ki Papamoa Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 321.
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 Pongakawa School better than Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 50.8 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 Pongakawa School and Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Pongakawa and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pongakawa School: 448. Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pongakawa School and Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pongakawa School is 45th of 101 and Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School is 40th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).