Gate Pa School vs Tauranga Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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.
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
| Measure | Gate Pa School Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 101 | #8 of 34 |
| National rank | #1090 of 1,559 | #164 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 398 | 2,258 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 456 |
| Total roll | 398 | 2,258 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.4% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 52.4% |
| Māori students | 46.7% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Gate Pa | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.gatepa.school.nz | www.tbc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 40.9).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 507).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on roll size (2,258 vs 398).
- •Gate Pa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.4% vs 10.9%).
- •Tauranga Boys' College is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 398.
- •Gate Pa School is co-educational and Tauranga Boys' College is boys.
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 Tauranga Boys' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Boys' College ranks higher (61.2 vs 40.9 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 Tauranga Boys' College?
About 1.4 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. Tauranga Boys' College: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gate Pa School and Tauranga Boys' College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Gate Pa School is 58th of 101 and Tauranga Boys' College is 8th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).