ACG Tauranga vs Oropi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 8.4 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
Oropi School
Oropi ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
308 students
| Measure | ACG Tauranga Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Oropi School Oropi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #32 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #681 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 421 | 308 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 434 |
| Total roll | 421 | 308 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60.7% | -9.2% |
| 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% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Oropi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | tauranga.acgedu.com/ | www.oropi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขACG Tauranga does better on roll size (421 vs 308).
- โขACG Tauranga does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.7% vs -9.2%).
- โขACG Tauranga is the larger school with 421 students compared with 308.
- โขACG Tauranga is a private school while Oropi School 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 Oropi School?
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 Oropi School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Oropi in Bay of Plenty.
How do ACG Tauranga and Oropi School rank in Bay of Plenty?
ACG Tauranga is unranked and Oropi School is 32nd of 101 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).