Papamoa College vs Tauranga Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
| Measure | Papamoa College Papamoa, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 34 | #8 of 34 |
| National rank | #161 of 486 | #164 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,883 | 2,258 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 456 |
| Total roll | 1,883 | 2,258 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.9% | 80.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.6% | 52.4% |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| International students | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.papamoacollege.school.nz | www.tbc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (61.2 vs 61.2).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 458).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on roll size (2,258 vs 1,883).
- •Papamoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 10.9%).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (80.8% vs 78.9%).
- •Tauranga Boys' College is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 1,883.
- •Papamoa College is co-educational and Tauranga Boys' College is boys.
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 Papamoa College better than Tauranga Boys' College?
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 Papamoa College and Tauranga Boys' College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Papamoa and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papamoa College: 458. Tauranga Boys' College: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papamoa College and Tauranga Boys' College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Papamoa College is 7th of 34 and Tauranga Boys' College is 8th of 34 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).