ACG Tauranga vs Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Tauranga
Pyes Pa ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
421 students
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
379 students
| Measure | ACG Tauranga Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Greerton, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #80 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #1334 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 421 | 379 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 507 |
| Total roll | 421 | 379 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60.7% | -6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.8% | 47.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 14.5% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Greerton |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | tauranga.acgedu.com/ | www.greerton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขACG Tauranga does better on roll size (421 vs 379).
- โขACG Tauranga does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.7% vs -6.3%).
- โขACG Tauranga is the larger school with 421 students compared with 379.
- โขACG Tauranga is a private school while Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is a state 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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae?
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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Greerton in Bay of Plenty.
How do ACG Tauranga and Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae rank in Bay of Plenty?
ACG Tauranga is unranked and Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is 80th of 101 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).