St Thomas More Catholic School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bayfair, Bay of Plenty 3116 · Tauranga City
#37 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#718 of 1,559 nationally
About St Thomas More Catholic School
St Thomas More Catholic School is a state integrated contributing located in Bayfair, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 105 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 37th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (67th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.5%; pacific students 1%; 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)105
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-37.9%
- 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 St Thomas More Catholic School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 105
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -37.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- 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 St Thomas More Catholic School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Thomas More Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 462 m away
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students · 1.8 km away
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students · 2.3 km away
Omanu School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
560 students · 2.7 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students · 3.4 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 3.6 km away
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 3.9 km away
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 4.8 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students · 5.7 km away
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas More Catholic School a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Thomas More Catholic School ranks #37 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #718 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Thomas More Catholic School?
St Thomas More Catholic School had 105 students in 2026, a change of -38% over five years.
Is St Thomas More Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Thomas More Catholic School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Thomas More Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Thomas More Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.