ACG Tauranga vs Aquinas College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Tauranga
Pyes Pa · Private composite · Years 1–13
421 students
Aquinas College
Pyes Pa · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
833 students
| Measure | ACG Tauranga Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Aquinas College Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 34 |
| National rank | – | #18 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 421 | 833 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 402 |
| Total roll | 421 | 833 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60.7% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | 97.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.5% | 91.2% |
| Māori students | 4.8% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| International students | 5.7% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | tauranga.acgedu.com/ | www.aquinas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College does better on roll size (833 vs 421).
- •ACG Tauranga does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.7% vs 6%).
- •Aquinas College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 833 students compared with 421.
- •ACG Tauranga is a private school while Aquinas College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACG Tauranga better than Aquinas College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACG Tauranga and Aquinas College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
How do ACG Tauranga and Aquinas College rank in Bay of Plenty?
ACG Tauranga is unranked and Aquinas College is 1st of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).