Gate Pā is a southern Tauranga suburb around 4 km from the city centre, on Cameron Road. It borders Greerton (south), Hairini (east) and Merivale (north).

What was the Battle of Gate Pā?

The Battle of Gate Pā on 29 April 1864 was one of the most decisive Māori victories of the New Zealand Wars. Around 230 Māori defenders under Rāwiri Puhirake inflicted heavy losses on a British force of 1,700.

Where is New World Gate Pā?

New World Gate Pā is on Cameron Road, central Gate Pā, the suburb's main supermarket and most-searched destination. Standard New World range with free parking and frequent bus services from central Tauranga.

Can you visit the Gate Pā battle site?

Yes. The Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) reserve on Cameron Road is a small public park preserving part of the battle site, with interpretation panels and a memorial. Free public access. The site is now in the middle of the modern suburb.

How do I get from central Tauranga to Gate Pā?

By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Cameron Road. Bus services run regularly from the central Tauranga interchange to Gate Pā via Cameron Road, with Greerton and Pyes Pa-bound services stopping here.

Which schools are in zone for Gate Pa?

Children living in Gate Pa are in zone for Tauranga Boys' College, Tauranga Girls' College, Tauranga Intermediate, Gate Pa School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Gate Pa?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Gate Pa

Gate Pā is a southern Tauranga suburb around 4 km from the city centre, on the rising land between Greerton and Hairini. It carries one of the most historically significant names in the country: Gate Pā was the site of the Battle of Gate Pā on 29 April 1864, one of the most decisive Māori victories of the New Zealand Wars.

The battle saw around 230 Māori defenders, led by Rāwiri Puhirake, inflict heavy losses on a British force of around 1,700 troops attacking a fortified pā. The British took over 100 casualties in a single day, with the defenders escaping during the night. The Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) site is now a small public reserve in the middle of the modern suburb, with interpretation panels and a memorial.

Modern Gate Pā is mostly residential, with the Gate Pā Shopping Centre on Cameron Road as the local hub: a New World Gate Pā, KFC Gate Pā, the Gate Pā Medical Centre and the standard suburban services.

Gate Pā School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Most secondary students attend Tauranga Boys' College or Tauranga Girls' College. Most homes are 1960s and 1970s brick-and-tile on flat sections. History runs deeper here than the shopping centre suggests.

Is Gate Pa a good place to live?

Gate Pa is home to roughly 3,843 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Gate Pa scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 20% green space.

Schools: Gate Pa has 25 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $685K, and weekly rent typically sits around $488.

Lifestyle: Gate Pa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Gate Pa is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety28
Amenities100
Schools58
Housing Affordability55
Green space68
Community10
Transport30

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $685K
Median Weekly Rent: $488/wk
Median HH Income: $86K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +4.0%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gate Pā?: Gate Pā is a southern Tauranga suburb around 4 km from the city centre, on Cameron Road. It borders Greerton (south), Hairini (east) and Merivale (north).
What was the Battle of Gate Pā?: The Battle of Gate Pā on 29 April 1864 was one of the most decisive Māori victories of the New Zealand Wars. Around 230 Māori defenders under Rāwiri Puhirake inflicted heavy losses on a British force of 1,700.
Where is New World Gate Pā?: New World Gate Pā is on Cameron Road, central Gate Pā, the suburb's main supermarket and most-searched destination. Standard New World range with free parking and frequent bus services from central Tauranga.
Can you visit the Gate Pā battle site?: Yes. The Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) reserve on Cameron Road is a small public park preserving part of the battle site, with interpretation panels and a memorial. Free public access. The site is now in the middle of the modern suburb.
How do I get from central Tauranga to Gate Pā?: By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Cameron Road. Bus services run regularly from the central Tauranga interchange to Gate Pā via Cameron Road, with Greerton and Pyes Pa-bound services stopping here.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Gate Pa

Schools in zone for Gate Pa

Children living in Gate Pa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1229 · decile 5
Gate Pa School
Contributing · roll 374 · decile 2

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Gate Pa. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

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Other nearby schools

Schools close to Gate Pa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Merivale School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 1.3 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Bethlehem College
Composite · roll 2112 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 687 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · roll 128 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Teen Parent Unit · 2.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 289 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Bethlehem School
Contributing · roll 413 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Contributing · roll 544 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Contributing · roll 448 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Maungatapu School
Contributing · roll 571 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
Ōtūmoetai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2031 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Aquinas College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 844 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 949 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Tauriko School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Taumata School
Full Primary · roll 635 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Selwyn Ridge School
Contributing · roll 459 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away

Explore Gate Pa

Things to do(9)

Blaze Fitness Tauranga

Hayden Beard Golf

I Dance Studios

GKR Karate

Precision Dance

Haidong Gumdo New Zealand

Budo South Martial Arts

HYBRID MMA

Physical Impact

Parks & green spaces

Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.

Healthcare(3)

Asthma and Respiratory Centre

Greerton Medical Clinic

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.21	16.12	10.03	9.79
☀️ Feb	22.45	15.24	7.53	10.14
🍂 Mar	20.5	12.2	2.66	10.32
🍂 Apr	18.89	12.15	4.32	8.34
🍂 May	16.2	9.52	6.05	7.73
❄️ Jun	14.7	8.63	7.27	7.12
❄️ Jul	13.82	6.58	3.5	7.45
❄️ Aug	13.92	5.1	2.72	8.54
🌸 Sep	16.04	8.55	3.85	9.56
🌸 Oct	17.32	9.72	3.91	10.43
🌸 Nov	19.09	11.46	3.8	10.97
☀️ Dec	21.97	14.45	5.57	11.04

Living in Gate Pa

Is Gate Pa a good place to live?

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Gate Pa

Schools in zone for Gate Pa

Tauranga Boys' College

Tauranga Girls' College

Tauranga Intermediate

Gate Pa School

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Other nearby schools

Merivale School

Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae

Tauranga Adventist School

Bethlehem College

Greenpark School (Tauranga)

Tauranga Special School

Te Kura o Manunui

Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)

St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)

Te Wharekura o Mauao

Bethlehem School

Ōtūmoetai Primary School

Tauranga Primary School

Maungatapu School

Ōtūmoetai College

Bellevue School (Tauranga)

Aquinas College

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate

Tauriko School

Taumata School

Selwyn Ridge School

Explore Gate Pa

🎯Things to do(9)

Blaze Fitness Tauranga

Hayden Beard Golf

I Dance Studios

GKR Karate

Precision Dance

Haidong Gumdo New Zealand

Budo South Martial Arts

HYBRID MMA

Physical Impact

🌳Parks & green spaces

🏥Healthcare(3)

Asthma and Respiratory Centre

Greerton Medical Clinic

New Zealand Red Cross

Eat & Drink in Gate Pa

🍽️Places to eat & drink(29)

The Gee.C

Villaggio Cafe

Columbus Coffee

Greers Gastro Bar

Marble Bar

Tikka Nation

Prem Bakers

Bakers Delight

I.C Waffles

Sushi Tokyo

The GC Bar

Marble Bar Tauranga

Cafe Essence

Indian Junction Restaurant and Takeaway

Wendy's

KFC Gate Pa

Blomquists Bakery

Domino's Pizza Greerton

WILD BEAN CAFE

King Sweet Shop

Coupland's Bakeries

Castle 91 Indian Restaurant

McDonald's

Bakers Delight Gate Pa

Things to do(9)

Parks & green spaces

Healthcare(3)

Places to eat & drink(29)

Tradies & services(29)

Shops(29)

Beauty & fitness(18)