Top 12 state integrated schools in Bay of Plenty (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 12 schools shown.
- 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
- 577St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)Glenholme · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 463 students
- 673John Paul CollegeUtuhina · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 415 · 1,090 students
- 769St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)Whakatane · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 264 students
- 866Tauranga Waldorf SchoolWelcome Bay · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 196 students
- 958Tauranga Adventist SchoolBethlehem · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 116 students
- 1056St Thomas More Catholic SchoolBayfair · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 105 students
- 1150St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)Western Heights · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 110 students
- 1241St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)Opotiki · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 153 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 | St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) Glenholme · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 76.7 Top 25% | 387 | 463 |
| 6 | John Paul College Utuhina · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 72.8 Top 25% | 415 | 1,090 |
| 7 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 430 | 264 |
| 8 | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 65.8 Top 50% | 413 | 196 |
| 9 | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 57.7 Top 50% | 429 | 116 |
| 10 | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 56.3 Top 50% | 432 | 105 |
| 11 | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 50.3 Top 50% | 444 | 110 |
| 12 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 40.8 Lower 50% | 467 | 153 |
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) in Tauranga leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Bay of Plenty with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.3. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are state integrated.
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 integrated school in Bay of Plenty?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) in Tauranga ranks first among state integrated schools in Bay of Plenty with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 385).
How are state integrated 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.