Bellevue School (Tauranga) vs Bethlehem School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
| Measure | Bellevue School (Tauranga) Bellevue, Bay of Plenty | Bethlehem School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 101 | #18 of 101 |
| National rank | #825 of 1,559 | #498 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 304 | 434 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 423 |
| Total roll | 304 | 434 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 28.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| International students | 2% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Bellevue | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bellevue.school.nz | www.bethlehemschool.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 52.1).
- •Bethlehem School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 445).
- •Bethlehem School does better on roll size (434 vs 304).
- •Bethlehem School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.7% vs -21.3%).
- •Bethlehem School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 304.
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 Bellevue School (Tauranga) better than Bethlehem School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bethlehem School ranks higher (64.9 vs 52.1 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 Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Bethlehem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bellevue School (Tauranga): 445. Bethlehem School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Bethlehem School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bellevue School (Tauranga) is 42nd of 101 and Bethlehem School is 18th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).