Tauranga Girls' College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty 3112 · Tauranga City
#9 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#178 of 486 nationally
About Tauranga Girls' College
Tauranga Girls' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Gate Pa, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,439 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 9th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.2%; pacific students 10.8%; international students 3.5%.
There are 2 schools in Gate Pa; Tauranga Girls' College ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)466
- Roll size (10%)1,439
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)63.3%
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 Girls' College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 466
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,439
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 63.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 31.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tauranga Girls' College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tauranga Girls' College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tauranga Girls' College has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauranga Girls' College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 156 m away
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 908 m away
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga South · State special school
134 students · 942 m away
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students · 949 m away
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students · 1.5 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students · 2.0 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 2.0 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere · State teen parent unit
· 2.4 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.7 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tauranga Girls' College a good school?
Tauranga Girls' College has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 Tauranga Girls' College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Girls' College ranks #9 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #178 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauranga Girls' College?
Tauranga Girls' College had 1,439 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Tauranga Girls' College a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauranga Girls' College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tauranga Girls' College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tauranga Girls' College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.