Maungatapu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3148 · Tauranga City
#35 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#702 of 1,559 nationally
About Maungatapu School
Maungatapu School is a state contributing located in Maungatapu-Tauranga, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 603 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 35th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50.2%; pacific students 8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)603
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Maungatapu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 603
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 50.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Maungatapu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maungatapu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 1.5 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students · 1.9 km away
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students · 1.9 km away
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga South · State special school
134 students · 2.0 km away
Welcome Bay School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
299 students · 2.1 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere · State teen parent unit
· 2.4 km away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 2.6 km away
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students · 2.7 km away
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 2.7 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
Welcome Bay School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
299 students
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maungatapu School a good school?
Maungatapu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 of 101 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 Maungatapu School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School ranks #35 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #702 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maungatapu School?
Maungatapu School had 603 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Maungatapu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maungatapu School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maungatapu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maungatapu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.