Bellevue School (Tauranga) vs Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 561 m 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
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students
| Measure | Bellevue School (Tauranga) Bellevue, Bay of Plenty | Ōtūmoetai Intermediate Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 101 | #27 of 101 |
| National rank | #825 of 1,559 | #639 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 304 | 957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 440 |
| Total roll | 304 | 957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | -3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| International students | 2% | 2.2% |
| suburb or town | Bellevue | Otumoetai |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bellevue.school.nz | www.otuinter.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.4 vs 52.1).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 445).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll size (957 vs 304).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -21.3%).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is the larger school with 957 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 Ōtūmoetai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtūmoetai Intermediate ranks higher (59.4 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 Ōtūmoetai Intermediate?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Bellevue and Otumoetai in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bellevue School (Tauranga): 445. Ōtūmoetai Intermediate: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bellevue School (Tauranga) is 42nd of 101 and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is 27th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).