Greenpark School (Tauranga) vs Pyes Pa Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
725 students
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
| Measure | Greenpark School (Tauranga) Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Pyes Pa Road School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #683 of 1,559 | #670 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 725 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 443 |
| Total roll | 725 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greenparkschool.co.nz | www.pyespa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (57.5 vs 58.1).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) does better on roll size (725 vs 252).
- •Pyes Pa Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -10.3%).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) is the larger school with 725 students compared with 252.
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 Greenpark School (Tauranga) better than Pyes Pa Road School?
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 Greenpark School (Tauranga) and Pyes Pa Road School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Greerton and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenpark School (Tauranga): 443. Pyes Pa Road School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenpark School (Tauranga) and Pyes Pa Road School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greenpark School (Tauranga) is 33rd of 101 and Pyes Pa Road School is 29th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).