Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
29 Doncaster Drive, Papamoa · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,058 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School's most recent ERO review found success and progress for all learners is increasing, with excellent quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has significantly improved outcomes for learners most at risk of not achieving. Staff build positive relationships reflecting the school's 'Know me before you teach me' philosophy, learners express strong pride and belonging, and senior leaders drive continuous improvement through strategic planning.
Best suited for
Students in Papamoa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School a good school?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School scores 46/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Staff build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships with learners, reflecting the school's philosophy of Know me before you teach me
- Learners express a strong sense of pride and belonging to their school; leaders and teachers have developed robust systems that ensure staff are aware of and responsive to learners' wellbeing needs
- Senior leaders set clear expectations and drive continuous improvement through cohesive leadership and strategic planning
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 81.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-21.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2025-05 · top quartile of band (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-05-27 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Success and progress for all learners is increasing
- Learners benefit from excellent quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
- The school has significantly improved achievement and progress for those learners most at risk of not achieving since the previous review
- School attendance is behind the 80% target; regular attendance is not yet improving towards or beyond the target
- Senior leaders set clear expectations and drive continuous improvement through cohesive leadership and strategic planning
"Senior leaders set clear expectations and drive continuous improvement through cohesive leadership and strategic planning."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
81.9
17 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$10.29M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,574
2018
$6.8M
2019
$7.3M
2020
$7.9M
2021
$9.7M
2022
$10.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 59
- Year 02 73
- Year 03 76
- Year 04 90
- Year 05 99
- Year 06 103
- Year 07 22
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 59.9%
- Māori 37.0%
- Asian 19.1%
- Pacific 8.7%
- Other / MELAA 4.5%
- International 3.1%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
partial
Location
29 Doncaster Drive, Papamoa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School.
Papamoa College
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64
+18 vs this
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
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Contributing · 2.3km · 613 roll
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+11 vs this
Tahatai Coast School
Contributing · 2.9km · 830 roll
74
+28 vs this
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School
Contributing · 3.1km · 504 roll
67
+21 vs this
TKKM o Otepou
Full Primary · 4.3km · 71 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School a good school?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School scores 46/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-05 review identified 5 key findings. Success and progress for all learners is increasing
How do I enrol my child at Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School?
Contact the school directly on 07-5422447, email info@teakaukipapamoa.school.nz, or visit www.teakaukipapamoa.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School has 554 students, with an EQI of 448 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School in 2025-05, signed by Sharon Kelly. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- teakaukipapamoa.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz