Maungatapu School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.9 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students
| Measure | Maungatapu School Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #1 of 101 |
| National rank | #702 of 1,559 | #30 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 603 | 474 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 385 |
| Total roll | 603 | 474 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.2% | 6.1% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapu-Tauranga | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maungatapu.school.nz | www.stmarystga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.3 vs 56.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 468).
- •Maungatapu School does better on roll size (603 vs 474).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs 5.3%).
- •Maungatapu School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 474.
- •Maungatapu School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) 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 Maungatapu School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) ranks higher (88.3 vs 56.7 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Maungatapu-Tauranga and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungatapu School: 468. St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga): 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapu School and St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School is 35th of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is 1st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).