Schools in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty (2026)
5 schools · 3,546 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 428.
Ranked schools in Tauranga
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). 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
- 265Tauranga Primary SchoolTauranga · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 478 students
- 361Tauranga Boys' CollegeTauranga · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 2,258 students
- 459Pahoia SchoolTauranga · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 179 students
- 522Merivale SchoolTauranga · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 548 · 157 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 | Tauranga Primary School Tauranga · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.4 Top 50% | 423 | 478 |
| 3 | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 2,258 |
| 4 | Pahoia School Tauranga · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.4 Top 50% | 428 | 179 |
| 5 | Merivale School Tauranga · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.1 Lower 50% | 548 | 157 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tauranga?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is the highest-ranked school in Tauranga with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Tauranga?
Tauranga has 5 schools (4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 3,546 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Tauranga?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Tauranga is 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.