Schools in Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty (2026)
4 schools · 2,934 students · 2 state integrated, 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 429.
Bethlehem, in Bay of Plenty, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,934 students. By level there are 1 composite, 1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state integrated, 2 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Bethlehem's schools is 429, below the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Bethlehem College (84.3, top 10% of composite schools nationally), followed by Bethlehem School (64.9, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Tauranga Adventist School (57.7, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Bethlehem College (2,108 students), Bethlehem School (434 students), Te Wharekura o Mauao (276 students).
Ranked schools in Bethlehem
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 184Bethlehem CollegeBethlehem · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 2,108 students
- 265Bethlehem SchoolBethlehem · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 434 students
- 358Tauranga Adventist SchoolBethlehem · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 116 students
- 441Te Wharekura o MauaoBethlehem · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 522 · 276 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethlehem College Bethlehem · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 84.3 Top 10% | 409 | 2,108 |
| 2 | Bethlehem School Bethlehem · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.9 Top 50% | 423 | 434 |
| 3 | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 57.7 Top 50% | 429 | 116 |
| 4 | Te Wharekura o Mauao Bethlehem · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 522 | 276 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem College is the highest-ranked school in Bethlehem with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem has 4 schools (1 composite, 1 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 2,934 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Bethlehem?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Bethlehem is 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.