State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Potaka School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in East Cape, Hicks Bay, with 45 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Potaka School, Ministry school number 2649 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
45students
Potaka School had 45 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 45 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Potaka School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa | Composite | Years 1–13 | 79 | 12.8 km |
| TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti | Composite | Years 1–13 | 84 | 13.3 km |
| Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 65 | 20.8 km |
| Tikitiki School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 29 | 34.1 km |
| TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 27 | 35.6 km |
| TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou | Composite | Years 1–13 | 155 | 38.7 km |
| Ngata Memorial College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 91 | 39.0 km |
| Hiruharama School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 104 | 40.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Potaka School vs Tikitiki School
- Potaka School vs TKKM o Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga
- Potaka School vs Hiruharama School
Common questions
What year levels does Potaka School cover?
Potaka School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Potaka School?
45 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Potaka School have an enrolment zone?
No. Potaka School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Potaka School a state school?
Potaka School is a state school.