Bethlehem College vs Tauranga Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 869 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | Bethlehem College Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 34 | #31 of 101 |
| National rank | #25 of 486 | #680 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 2,108 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 429 |
| Total roll | 2,108 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.5% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.6% | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| International students | 5.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.beth.school.nz | www.taurangasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 57.7).
- •Bethlehem College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 429).
- •Bethlehem College does better on roll size (2,108 vs 116).
- •Bethlehem College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.5% vs -7.7%).
- •Bethlehem College is the larger school with 2,108 students compared with 116.
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 Bethlehem College better than Tauranga Adventist School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bethlehem College ranks higher (84.3 vs 57.7 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 Bethlehem College and Tauranga Adventist School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bethlehem College: 409. Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bethlehem College and Tauranga Adventist School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bethlehem College is 2nd of 34 and Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).