Greenpark School (Tauranga) vs Tauranga Adventist 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
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | Greenpark School (Tauranga) Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #31 of 101 |
| National rank | #683 of 1,559 | #680 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 725 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 429 |
| Total roll | 725 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.3% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greenparkschool.co.nz | www.taurangasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (57.5 vs 57.7).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 443).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) does better on roll size (725 vs 116).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -10.3%).
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) is the larger school with 725 students compared with 116.
- •Greenpark School (Tauranga) is a state school while Tauranga Adventist 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 Greenpark School (Tauranga) better than Tauranga Adventist 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 Tauranga Adventist School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Greerton and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenpark School (Tauranga): 443. Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenpark School (Tauranga) and Tauranga Adventist School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greenpark School (Tauranga) is 33rd of 101 and Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).