Maungatapu School vs Welcome Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Welcome Bay School
Welcome Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
299 students
| Measure | Maungatapu School Maungatapu-Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Welcome Bay School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #57 of 101 |
| National rank | #702 of 1,559 | #1081 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 603 | 299 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 469 |
| Total roll | 603 | 299 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | -17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 50.2% | 36.1% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapu-Tauranga | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maungatapu.school.nz | www.welcomebay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaungatapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 41.4).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 469).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on roll size (603 vs 299).
- โขMaungatapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs -17.2%).
- โขMaungatapu School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 299.
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 Welcome Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungatapu School ranks higher (56.7 vs 41.4 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 Maungatapu School and Welcome Bay School?
About 2.1 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. Welcome Bay School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapu School and Welcome Bay School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maungatapu School is 35th of 101 and Welcome Bay School is 57th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).