Mount Maunganui Intermediate School vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #37 of 101 |
| National rank | #703 of 1,559 | #718 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 666 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 432 |
| Total roll | 666 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 1% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Bayfair |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mtint.school.nz/ | www.stthomasmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (56.7 vs 56.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 444).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on roll size (666 vs 105).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.3% vs -37.9%).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 105.
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
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 Mount Maunganui Intermediate School and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Bayfair in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School: 444. 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 Intermediate School and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is 36th of 101 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 37th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).