Schools in Murupara
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Murupara (Bay of Plenty) — 1 primary, 2 secondary. TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Murupara schools by suburb
1 Murupara suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Murupara ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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84
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing100Trajectory59ERO review85 - View profile →
66
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory69ERO review35 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic57Outcomes5Retention53Wellbeing31Trajectory14ERO review83
What the record says about Murupara schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
ERO's 2022 review found uri demonstrate intellectual and academic independence across contexts, with exceptional NCEA achievement and many gaining endorsements. The school's localised Ngāti Manawa-centric curriculum 'Mōku te Awatea' is aligned to Te Mārautanga o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Curriculum, and all uri have individualised learning plans. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →Murupara Area School
Murupara Area School has strong connections with local iwi Ngāti Manawa and community agencies providing specialist support. Students demonstrate a strong sense of belonging to the school. The school is currently supported by a Limited Statutory Manager to build leadership capability for change.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Murupara schools
What schools are in Murupara?
Murupara has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 2 secondary): TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau, Murupara Area School, Galatea School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Murupara?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau ranks highest among Murupara schools (84/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Murupara?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Murupara does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Murupara address.
Decile or EQI — how are Murupara schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).