Maungatapu School vs Tauranga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungatapu School
Maungatapu-Tauranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
603 students
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
196 students
| Measure | Maungatapu School Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #16 of 101 |
| National rank | #702 of 1,559 | #478 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 603 | 196 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 413 |
| Total roll | 603 | 196 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 50.2% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapu-Tauranga | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maungatapu.school.nz | www.waldorftga.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTauranga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.8 vs 56.7).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 468).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on roll size (603 vs 196).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs -1%).
- โขMaungatapu School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 196.
- โขMaungatapu School is a state school while Tauranga Waldorf 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 Maungatapu School better than Tauranga Waldorf School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Waldorf School ranks higher (65.8 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 Tauranga Waldorf School?
About 2.9 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. Tauranga Waldorf School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapu School and Tauranga Waldorf School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School is 35th of 101 and Tauranga Waldorf School is 16th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).