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Taumata School, Pyes Pa (Tauranga)

Full Primary · Years 1–8 · Co-Educational · Pyes Pa, Tauranga

Taumata School is a state, co-educational full primary school for Years 1–8 in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, Tauranga City (Bay of Plenty region). KuraData brings together its current student roll, Equity Index, school characteristics, enrolment information, demographics, location and official contact details in one place.

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Roll data from September 2026

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At a glance

TypeFull Primary · Years 1–8
LocationTauranga
RegionBay of Plenty Region
School number485
669
Students
as at September 2026
415
Equity Index
Yes
Enrolment scheme
Open
School status

Key facts

  • School number485
  • School typeFull Primary · Years 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • BoardingNo
  • Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
  • Established24 January 2019
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About Taumata School

Taumata School is a foundation school located in the Lakes and Pyes Pa community. It draws its students primarily from that area and describes itself as a central hub within the rohe.

The school has established connections with Ngāi Tamarawaho and Ngāti Ranginui, and acknowledges being situated on whenua with significant history. Its stated vision is "Empowered to Learn, Empowered for Life."

The school's curriculum approach centres on literacy and numeracy, a localised curriculum called Te Tai Whanake, and learning through play and experiential methods. The school also emphasises personalised learning across intellectual, cultural, social, emotional, and physical dimensions.

Learning environments at Taumata are designed around principles including inclusive design, heat and light conditions that reflect the natural environment, and a sense of student belonging — with flexible furniture and a mix of quiet, social, indoor, and outdoor spaces intended to accommodate different learning preferences.

School donations

The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations may be requested".

With an Equity Index of 415, Taumata School is below the 432 threshold newly required to opt into the donations scheme, though a school already receiving this funding from an earlier year may continue to do so. Outside the scheme, a school can still ask families for donations, but cannot compel or enforce payment.

Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.

Equity Index

The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where Taumata School actually sits, not just the number on its own.

OFFICIAL DATA
415
Scale: 344–569
Band: Few (2026)
WHAT IT MEANS

The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.

Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →

EQI scale (344–569)
Directory avg 445
Taumata School 415

Student ethnicity

The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Taumata School's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.

  • European — 442 students (66.1%)
  • Asian — 198 students (29.6%)
  • Pacific — 31 students (4.6%)
  • Māori — 118 students (17.6%)
  • MELAA — 13 students (1.9%)
  • Other — 7 students (1%)
  • International — 7 students (1%)

Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.

Education pathway

Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.

Current stage — Taumata School
Full Primary · Years 1–8
Potential next stage

Location

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  • Street address145 Mortlake Heights
  • SuburbPyes Pa
  • CityTauranga
  • Local authorityTauranga City

Official contact details

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Enrolment

Children may start school between the ages of 5 and 6. Taumata School accepts new entrants at the start of Weeks One and Six of each term. The school recommends enrolling online at least six months before a child turns 5. After an online enrolment form is submitted, a staff member contacts the family to arrange a meeting and complete the process.

New entrants starting in Term 1

  • A Learning Coach visits the child at their preschool during Term 4 of the prior year.
  • Parent information sessions cover school readiness, play-based learning, the school's culture and values, brain rules, and child well-being.

New entrants starting in Terms 2–4

  • A Learning Coach completes a preschool visit.
  • Three transitional visits to Taumata School are arranged for the child. Parents are legally required to remain on site during these visits.

Transferring from another school

Families transferring from another school complete the online enrolment form, after which a staff member arranges a meeting to finalise enrolment. Once confirmed, a familiarisation visit is scheduled so the child can see their learning space and meet their Learning Coach.

No information about an enrolment zone, home zone boundaries, or priority criteria is provided in the school's published enrolment content.

Sport and Co-curricular Activities

The following sports programmes are available for Term 4 2026, with registration fees as listed:

  • Volleyball (Years 3–6) — $40.00
  • Volleyball (Years 7–8) — $50.00
  • Flippa Ball (Years 3–6) — $80.00
  • Rippa Rugby (Years 0–8) — $25.00
  • Fast Football (Years 0–8) — $28.00
  • Girls Playing Sport Day (Years 4–6) — $8.00
  • Basketball 3v3 (Years 7–8) — $82.50
  • Basketball 3v3 (Years 0–6) — $55.00

Frequently asked

These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Taumata School's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.

Taumata School is classified as a Full Primary school serving Years 1–8.

It's a state school in the Bay of Plenty region. New Zealand domestic students are generally entitled to free enrolment and education at state schools.

Yes. It's a co-educational school, enrolling both boys and girls.

669 students, according to the September 2026 roll data.

It reflects the estimated socio-economic barriers Taumata School's students face, on average. The Ministry uses the Equity Index to help target funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.

Sources & methodology

Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Taumata School's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.

DataSourceData periodLast checked
School characteristics Ministry of Education — 15 October 2026
Student roll Ministry of Education / Education Counts September 2026 15 October 2026
Equity Index Education Counts — 15 October 2026
Address & coordinates Ministry of Education — 15 October 2026
Contact details NZ Schools Directory Current 15 October 2026
School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) Taumata School's official website Current 14 October 2026