Mount Maunganui College vs Ōtūmoetai College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students
Ōtūmoetai College
Tauranga Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,999 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui College Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Ōtūmoetai College Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 34 | #4 of 34 |
| National rank | #143 of 486 | #134 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,705 | 1,999 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 451 |
| Total roll | 1,705 | 1,999 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.1% | 83.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.6% | 59% |
| Māori students | 29.9% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 5.8% |
| International students | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Tauranga Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mmc.school.nz | www.otc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōtūmoetai College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 64.3).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 452).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on roll size (1,999 vs 1,705).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs 2.1%).
- •Ōtūmoetai College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Ōtūmoetai College is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 1,705.
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 Mount Maunganui College better than Ōtūmoetai College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtūmoetai College ranks higher (65.5 vs 64.3 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 Mount Maunganui College and Ōtūmoetai College?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui College: 452. Ōtūmoetai College: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Maunganui College and Ōtūmoetai College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui College is 5th of 34 and Ōtūmoetai College is 4th of 34 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).