Maungatapu School vs Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.4 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
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Maungatapu School Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) Windermere, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #702 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 603 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 569 |
| Total roll | 603 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 50.2% | โ |
| Pacific students | 8% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Maungatapu-Tauranga | Windermere |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maungatapu.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขMaungatapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 569).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs -20%).
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 Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maungatapu School and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Maungatapu-Tauranga and Windermere in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungatapu School: 468. Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapu School and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School is 35th of 101 and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).