Golden Sands School vs Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 755 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Sands School
Papamoa Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
505 students
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
| Measure | Golden Sands School Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty | Suzanne Aubert Catholic School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #20 of 101 | #4 of 101 |
| National rank | #521 of 1,559 | #145 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 505 | 215 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 393 |
| Total roll | 505 | 215 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.2% | 117.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.6% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa Beach | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.goldensands.school.nz/ | www.suzanneaubert.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Suzanne Aubert Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 64.3).
- •Suzanne Aubert Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 426).
- •Golden Sands School does better on roll size (505 vs 215).
- •Suzanne Aubert Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (117.4% vs -20.2%).
- •Golden Sands School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 215.
- •Golden Sands School is a state school while Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golden Sands School better than Suzanne Aubert Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Suzanne Aubert Catholic School ranks higher (80.0 vs 64.3 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 Golden Sands School and Suzanne Aubert Catholic School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Papamoa Beach and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Golden Sands School: 426. Suzanne Aubert Catholic School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Golden Sands School and Suzanne Aubert Catholic School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Golden Sands School is 20th of 101 and Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is 4th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).