Overview
Gate Pa School is a state contributing school in Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty, serving Co-Educational. The school has 357 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 507.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
GenderCo-Educational
RegionTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Postcode3112
School ID1992
Student Background
Total Roll357
European/Pakeha Students25.5%
Maori Students46.8%
Pacific Students11.8%
Asian Students29.7%
Student Background
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI507
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)