Katikati College vs Tauranga Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 26 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
| Measure | Katikati College Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Girls' College Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 34 | #9 of 34 |
| National rank | #269 of 486 | #178 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 834 | 1,439 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 466 |
| Total roll | 834 | 1,439 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.7% | 81.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.5% | 63.3% |
| Māori students | 26% | 31.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| International students | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Gate Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikaticollege.school.nz | www.tgc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 44.4).
- •Katikati College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 466).
- •Tauranga Girls' College does better on roll size (1,439 vs 834).
- •Tauranga Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -0.5%).
- •Tauranga Girls' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Tauranga Girls' College is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 834.
- •Katikati College is co-educational and Tauranga Girls' College is girls.
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 Katikati College better than Tauranga Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Girls' College ranks higher (58.7 vs 44.4 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 Katikati College and Tauranga Girls' College?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Gate Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Katikati College: 465. Tauranga Girls' College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Katikati College and Tauranga Girls' College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati College is 14th of 34 and Tauranga Girls' College is 9th of 34 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).