Schools in Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty (2026)
4 schools · 1,207 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 469.
Welcome Bay, in Bay of Plenty, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,207 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Welcome Bay's schools is 469, 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 Tauranga Waldorf School (65.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Selwyn Ridge School (53.0, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Welcome Bay School (41.4, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Selwyn Ridge School (492 students), Welcome Bay School (299 students), TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri (220 students).
Ranked schools in Welcome Bay
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 166Tauranga Waldorf SchoolWelcome Bay · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 196 students
- 253Selwyn Ridge SchoolWelcome Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 492 students
- 341Welcome Bay SchoolWelcome Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 299 students
- 414TKKM o Te Kura KokiriWelcome Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 551 · 220 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 65.8 Top 50% | 413 | 196 |
| 2 | Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.0 Top 50% | 449 | 492 |
| 3 | Welcome Bay School Welcome Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 469 | 299 |
| 4 | TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri Welcome Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 14.3 Lower 50% | 551 | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Welcome Bay?
Tauranga Waldorf School is the highest-ranked school in Welcome Bay with a Success Index (NZ) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Welcome Bay?
Welcome Bay has 4 schools (1 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 composite) educating 1,207 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Welcome Bay?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Welcome Bay is 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.