Top 2 boys' schools in Bay of Plenty (2026)
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 2 schools shown.
- 161Tauranga Boys' CollegeTauranga · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 2,258 students
- 242Rotorua Boys' High SchoolRotorua · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 504 · 1,138 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 2,258 |
| 2 | Rotorua Boys' High School Rotorua · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.6 Lower 50% | 504 | 1,138 |
Tauranga Boys' College in Tauranga leads the 2026 list of boys' schools in Bay of Plenty with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2. Of the 2 schools shown, 2 are state.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Boys' College in Tauranga ranks first among boys' schools in Bay of Plenty with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 456).
How are boys' schools in Bay of Plenty 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.