Mount Maunganui College vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.3 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
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui College Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 34 | #37 of 101 |
| National rank | #143 of 486 | #718 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,705 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 432 |
| Total roll | 1,705 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.6% | – |
| Māori students | 29.9% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 1% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Bayfair |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mmc.school.nz | www.stthomasmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Maunganui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 56.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 452).
- •Mount Maunganui College does better on roll size (1,705 vs 105).
- •Mount Maunganui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -37.9%).
- •Mount Maunganui College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 105.
- •Mount Maunganui College is a state school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Mount Maunganui College better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Maunganui College ranks higher (64.3 vs 56.3 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 St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Bayfair in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui College: 452. St Thomas More Catholic School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Maunganui College and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui College is 5th of 34 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 37th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).