Bellevue School (Tauranga) vs Te Kura o Manunui
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
| Measure | Bellevue School (Tauranga) Bellevue, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Manunui Brookfield, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 101 | #61 of 101 |
| National rank | #825 of 1,559 | #1113 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 304 | 355 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 508 |
| Total roll | 304 | 355 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | 15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 70.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bellevue | Brookfield |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bellevue.school.nz | www.tkom.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bellevue School (Tauranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.1 vs 39.8).
- •Bellevue School (Tauranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 508).
- •Te Kura o Manunui does better on roll size (355 vs 304).
- •Te Kura o Manunui does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs -21.3%).
- •Te Kura o Manunui is the larger school with 355 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 Te Kura o Manunui?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bellevue School (Tauranga) ranks higher (52.1 vs 39.8 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 Te Kura o Manunui?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Brookfield in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bellevue School (Tauranga): 445. Te Kura o Manunui: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Te Kura o Manunui rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bellevue School (Tauranga) is 42nd of 101 and Te Kura o Manunui is 61st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).