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Gate Pa School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty · Major urban area
07-5785325
Roll357enrolled students
EQI507+52 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI507
vs National+52 (avg 455)
Roll357
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Gate Pa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
507+44
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
357
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
46.8%+14.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
11.8%+0pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha Students
25.5%
Maori Students
46.8%
Pacific Students
11.8%
Asian Students
29.7%
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)