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Schools in Tolaga Bay

Gisborne · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne

There is 1 school in and around Tolaga Bay, Gisborne (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 1 primary. Te Kura o Māngātuna 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.

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More schools in Tolaga Bay

These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.

Frequently asked questions about Tolaga Bay schools

What schools are in Tolaga Bay?

Tolaga Bay, Gisborne has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Te Kura o Māngātuna. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Tolaga Bay?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura o Māngātuna ranks highest among Tolaga Bay schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Tolaga Bay?

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 Tolaga Bay 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 Tolaga Bay address.

Decile or EQI — how are Tolaga Bay 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).