Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae vs Merivale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
379 students
Merivale School
Tauranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
157 students
| Measure | Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Merivale School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #88 of 101 |
| National rank | #1334 of 1,559 | #1479 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 379 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 548 |
| Total roll | 379 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | 7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 47.5% | 78.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greerton.school.nz | www.merivale.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 22.1).
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 548).
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae does better on roll size (379 vs 157).
- โขMerivale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.5% vs -6.3%).
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is the larger school with 379 students compared with 157.
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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae better than Merivale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae ranks higher (29.5 vs 22.1 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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae and Merivale School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Greerton and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae: 507. Merivale School: 548. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae and Merivale School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is 80th of 101 and Merivale School is 88th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).