Gate Pa School vs Merivale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Merivale School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students
| Measure | Gate Pa School Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty | Merivale School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 101 | #88 of 101 |
| National rank | #1090 of 1,559 | #1479 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 398 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 548 |
| Total roll | 398 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.4% | 7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.7% | 78.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 15.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gate Pa | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.gatepa.school.nz | www.merivale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gate Pa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.9 vs 22.1).
- •Gate Pa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 548).
- •Gate Pa School does better on roll size (398 vs 157).
- •Gate Pa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.4% vs 7.5%).
- •Gate Pa School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 157.
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 Gate Pa School better than Merivale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gate Pa School ranks higher (40.9 vs 22.1 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 Gate Pa School and Merivale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gate Pa and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gate Pa School: 507. Merivale School: 548. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gate Pa School and Merivale School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Gate Pa School is 58th of 101 and Merivale School is 88th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).