Tauranga Adventist School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty 3147 · Tauranga City
#31 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#680 of 1,559 nationally
About Tauranga Adventist School
Tauranga Adventist School is a state integrated full primary located in Bethlehem, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 116 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 31st of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Bethlehem; Tauranga Adventist School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)429
- Roll size (10%)116
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.7%
- 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 Tauranga Adventist School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 116
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Tauranga Adventist School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauranga Adventist School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 869 m away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 2.4 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.5 km away
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 2.5 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students · 2.5 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students · 2.8 km away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 2.8 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.9 km away
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 2.9 km away
Tauriko School
Tauriko · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary 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
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 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
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tauranga Adventist School a good school?
Tauranga Adventist School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 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 Tauranga Adventist School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Adventist School ranks #31 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #680 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauranga Adventist School?
Tauranga Adventist School had 116 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Tauranga Adventist School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauranga Adventist School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Tauranga Adventist School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tauranga Adventist School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.