Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae vs Taumata School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.3 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
Taumata School
Pyes Pa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
669 students
| Measure | Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Taumata School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #3 of 101 |
| National rank | #1334 of 1,559 | #117 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 379 | 669 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 415 |
| Total roll | 379 | 669 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 47.5% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greerton.school.nz | www.taumata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTaumata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 29.5).
- โขTaumata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 507).
- โขTaumata School does better on roll size (669 vs 379).
- โขTaumata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -6.3%).
- โขTaumata School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 379.
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 Taumata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumata School ranks higher (80.9 vs 29.5 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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae and Taumata School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greerton and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae: 507. Taumata School: 415. 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 Taumata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is 80th of 101 and Taumata School is 3rd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).