Maungatapu School vs Selwyn Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungatapu School
Maungatapu-Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
| Measure | Maungatapu School Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #702 of 1,559 | #805 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 603 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 449 |
| Total roll | 603 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | -6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.2% | 24.6% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapu-Tauranga | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maungatapu.school.nz | www.selwynridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maungatapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 53.0).
- •Selwyn Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 468).
- •Maungatapu School does better on roll size (603 vs 492).
- •Maungatapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs -6.3%).
- •Maungatapu School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 492.
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 Maungatapu School better than Selwyn Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungatapu School ranks higher (56.7 vs 53.0 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 Maungatapu School and Selwyn Ridge School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maungatapu-Tauranga and Welcome Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungatapu School: 468. Selwyn Ridge School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapu School and Selwyn Ridge School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School is 35th of 101 and Selwyn Ridge School is 41st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).