New ZealandBay of PlentyPyes PaTaumata School

Taumata School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty · Major urban area
office@taumata.school.nz 07-5790990
Roll616enrolled students
EQI415-40 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI415
vs National-40 (avg 455)
Roll616
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Taumata School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
415-48
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
616
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
18.7%-13.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.9%-6.9pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Taumata School is a state full primary school in Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 616 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3112
MoE School ID485

Student Demographics

Total Roll616
European/Pakeha67.5%
Maori18.7%
Pacific4.9%
Asian27.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
67.5%
Maori
18.7%
Pacific
4.9%
Asian
27.3%
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 EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)