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Taumata School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, with 635 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll635at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic415fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Taumata School, Ministry school number 485 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

635students

Taumata School had 635 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 42968%
Asian 17728%
Māori 11518%
Pacific 284%
MELAA 132%
Other 71%
International <5

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 635 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, 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

415EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 415

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Taumata School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number485
Address145 Mortlake Heights, Pyes Pa, Tauranga
Territorial authorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened2019-01-24

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Aquinas College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 840 1.0 km
Tauriko School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 231 1.8 km
ACG Tauranga CompositeYears 1–13 411 2.3 km
Greenpark School (Tauranga) ContributingYears 1–6 701 2.5 km
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae ContributingYears 1–6 371 3.3 km
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) Teen Parent Unit 4.0 km
Tauranga Adventist School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 115 4.3 km
Merivale School ContributingYears 1–6 160 4.5 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Taumata School cover?

Taumata School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Taumata School?

635 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Taumata School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Taumata School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Taumata School a state school?

Taumata School is a state school.

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