Best state integrated schools in Tauranga City (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 7 schools in Tauranga City, Bay of Plenty. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 188St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)Tauranga · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 474 students
- 286Aquinas CollegePyes Pa · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 402 · 833 students
- 384Bethlehem CollegeBethlehem · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 2,108 students
- 480Suzanne Aubert Catholic SchoolPapamoa · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 215 students
- 566Tauranga Waldorf SchoolWelcome Bay · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 196 students
- 658Tauranga Adventist SchoolBethlehem · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 116 students
- 756St Thomas More Catholic SchoolBayfair · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 105 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Tauranga · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 88.3 Top 5% | 385 | 474 |
| 2 | Aquinas College Pyes Pa · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 85.7 Top 5% | 402 | 833 |
| 3 | Bethlehem College Bethlehem · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 84.3 Top 10% | 409 | 2,108 |
| 4 | Suzanne Aubert Catholic School Papamoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 80.0 Top 10% | 393 | 215 |
| 5 | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 65.8 Top 50% | 413 | 196 |
| 6 | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 57.7 Top 50% | 429 | 116 |
| 7 | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 56.3 Top 50% | 432 | 105 |
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) in Tauranga leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Tauranga City with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.3. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Bay of Plenty state integrated schools rankings, every school on the Tauranga City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Tauranga City?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty ranks first among state integrated schools in Tauranga City with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 385).
How are state integrated schools in Tauranga City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.