Overview
Golden Sands School is a state contributing school in Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 475 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 426 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3118
MoE School ID6070
Student Demographics
Total Roll475
European/Pakeha66.5%
Maori22.5%
Pacific2.9%
Asian12%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI426
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)