Overview
Papamoa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,932 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 458 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3151
MoE School ID6963
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,932
European/Pakeha68.6%
Maori21.8%
Pacific4.5%
Asian14.5%
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 EQI458
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)