Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae 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.
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Greerton, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #31 of 101 |
| National rank | #1334 of 1,559 | #680 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 379 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 429 |
| Total roll | 379 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.5% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greerton.school.nz | www.taurangasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.7 vs 29.5).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 507).
- •Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae does better on roll size (379 vs 116).
- •Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.3% vs -7.7%).
- •Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is the larger school with 379 students compared with 116.
- •Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae 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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae better than Tauranga Adventist School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Adventist School ranks higher (57.7 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 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)?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae: 507. Tauranga Adventist School: 429. 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 Tauranga Adventist School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is 80th of 101 and Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).