Bethlehem College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty 3143 · Tauranga City
#2 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty
#25 of 486 nationally
About Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College is a state integrated composite located in Bethlehem, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,108 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 34 ranked composite schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.4%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 5.2%.
There are 4 schools in Bethlehem; Bethlehem College ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)409
- Roll size (10%)2,108
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)80.6%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bethlehem College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 409
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,108
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 80.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bethlehem College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Bethlehem College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Bethlehem College has changed over time.
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Schools near Bethlehem College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 869 m away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 1.5 km away
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.3 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 3.1 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 3.1 km away
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 3.1 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 3.3 km away
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students · 3.3 km away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethlehem College a good school?
Bethlehem College has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 34 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bethlehem College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bethlehem College ranks #2 of 34 composite schools in Bay of Plenty and #25 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bethlehem College?
Bethlehem College had 2,108 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Bethlehem College a primary school or a secondary school?
Bethlehem College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Bethlehem College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bethlehem College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.