Schools in Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty (2026)
2 schools · 2,073 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 546.
Tauranga Central, in Bay of Plenty, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,073 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Ōtūmoetai College (65.5, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by TKKM o Otepou (17.7, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ōtūmoetai College (1,999 students), TKKM o Otepou (74 students).
Ranked schools in Tauranga Central
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 166Ōtūmoetai CollegeTauranga Central · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 451 · 1,999 students
- 218TKKM o OtepouTauranga Central · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 546 · 74 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ōtūmoetai College Tauranga Central · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.5 Top 50% | 451 | 1,999 |
| 2 | TKKM o Otepou Tauranga Central · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.7 Lower 50% | 546 | 74 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tauranga Central?
Ōtūmoetai College is the highest-ranked school in Tauranga Central with a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Tauranga Central?
Tauranga Central has 2 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary) educating 2,073 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Tauranga Central?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Tauranga Central is 546. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.