Aquinas College vs Taumata School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 975 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Pyes Pa · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
833 students
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
| Measure | Aquinas College Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Taumata School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 34 | #3 of 101 |
| National rank | #18 of 486 | #117 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 833 | 669 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 415 |
| Total roll | 833 | 669 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.2% | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| International students | 2.9% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.aquinas.school.nz | www.taumata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.7 vs 80.9).
- •Aquinas College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 415).
- •Aquinas College does better on roll size (833 vs 669).
- •Taumata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs 6%).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 833 students compared with 669.
- •Aquinas College is a state integrated school while Taumata 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 Aquinas College better than Taumata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aquinas College ranks higher (85.7 vs 80.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aquinas College and Taumata School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aquinas College: 402. Taumata School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aquinas College and Taumata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aquinas College is 1st of 34 and Taumata School is 3rd of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).