Schools in Pyes Pa
Tauranga · Bay of Plenty
There are 4 schools in and around Pyes Pa, Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) — 2 primary, 2 secondary. Keenan Road Primary School (Proposed) 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 Pyes Pa 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.
- 1Keenan Road Primary School (Proposed)
Pyes Pa · Full Primary · — students · EQI unknown
View profile →87
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review75 - View profile →
83
/ 100 composite
Academic92Outcomes72Retention90Wellbeing84Trajectory58ERO review85 - View profile →
82
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing67Trajectory100ERO review84 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Academic88Outcomes14Retention81Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review85
What the record says about Pyes Pa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Aquinas College
The board confirmed meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all areas in the March 2024 ERO board assurance review. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding police vetting procedures for non-teaching staff, which the board has since addressed. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →Taumata School
Taumata School's 2021 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with accelerated progress for those starting below expectation. The school has strong academic monitoring, collaborative leadership promoting a shared vision, and responsive partnerships with Māori students and Ngai Tamarawaho. High attendance levels and flexible learning environments support student success, with an overall composite score of 84.
Full source-linked profile →ACG Tauranga
ERO's special review in December 2024 confirmed ACG Tauranga meets all criteria for private school registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school maintains suitable premises, staffing, and equipment, with regularly reviewed policies supporting student safety. The school has strong support systems for international students across pastoral, academic, and extra-curricular areas. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pyes Pa schools
What schools are in Pyes Pa?
Pyes Pa, Tauranga has 4 schools on our records (2 primary, 2 secondary): Aquinas College, Taumata School, ACG Tauranga, Keenan Road Primary School (Proposed). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pyes Pa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Keenan Road Primary School (Proposed) ranks highest among Pyes Pa schools (87/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Aquinas 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 Pyes Pa?
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 Pyes Pa 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 Pyes Pa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pyes Pa 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).