Schools in Papamoa
Tauranga · Bay of Plenty
There are 4 schools in and around Papamoa, Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. Suzanne Aubert Catholic School 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Papamoa 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing73Trajectory57ERO review86 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Academic73Outcomes41Retention74Wellbeing62Trajectory70ERO review85 - View profile →
46
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing18Trajectory23ERO review84
What the record says about Papamoa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tahatai Coast School
Tahatai Coast School is a contributing school in Papamoa with 830 students. An ERO board assurance review in May 2023 confirmed the Board of Trustees had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed.
Full source-linked profile →Papamoa College
Papamoa College's Board of Trustees has attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding the renewal of police vets for non-teaching staff every three years, which the Board has since addressed. The school has demonstrated compliant board administration, met curriculum requirements, and has management systems in place for health, safety and welfare.
Full source-linked profile →Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Papamoa schools
What schools are in Papamoa?
Papamoa, Tauranga has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Suzanne Aubert Catholic School, Tahatai Coast School, Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School, Papamoa College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Papamoa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Suzanne Aubert Catholic School ranks highest among Papamoa schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Papamoa College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Papamoa?
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 Papamoa 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 Papamoa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Papamoa 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).