Bethlehem School vs Ōtūmoetai College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students
| Measure | Bethlehem School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Ōtūmoetai College Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #4 of 34 |
| National rank | #498 of 1,559 | #134 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 434 | 1,999 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 451 |
| Total roll | 434 | 1,999 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.7% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59% |
| Māori students | 28.3% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Tauranga Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bethlehemschool.ac.nz | www.otc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.9 vs 65.5).
- •Bethlehem School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 451).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on roll size (1,999 vs 434).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -16.7%).
- •Ōtūmoetai College is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 434.
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 School better than Ōtūmoetai College?
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 Bethlehem School and Ōtūmoetai College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Tauranga Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bethlehem School: 423. Ōtūmoetai College: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bethlehem School and Ōtūmoetai College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bethlehem School is 18th of 101 and Ōtūmoetai College is 4th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).