Aquinas College vs Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Pyes Pa ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
833 students
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Aquinas College Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) Windermere, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #18 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 833 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 569 |
| Total roll | 833 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.2% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.6% | โ |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | โ |
| International students | 2.9% | โ |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Windermere |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.aquinas.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขAquinas College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 569).
- โขAquinas College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -20%).
- โขAquinas College is a state integrated school while Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) 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 Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
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 Aquinas College and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Windermere in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aquinas College: 402. Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aquinas College and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aquinas College is 1st of 34 and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).