Greenpark School (Tauranga) vs Taumata School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.5 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
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
| Measure | Greenpark School (Tauranga) Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Taumata School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #3 of 101 |
| National rank | #683 of 1,559 | #117 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 725 | 669 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 415 |
| Total roll | 725 | 669 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.3% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| International students | 2.5% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greenparkschool.co.nz | www.taumata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Taumata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 57.5).
- •Taumata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 443).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) does better on roll size (725 vs 669).
- •Taumata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -10.3%).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) is the larger school with 725 students compared with 669.
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 Taumata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumata School ranks higher (80.9 vs 57.5 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 Greenpark School (Tauranga) and Taumata School?
About 2.5 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. Taumata School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenpark School (Tauranga) and Taumata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greenpark School (Tauranga) is 33rd of 101 and Taumata School is 3rd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).