Selwyn Ridge School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students
| Measure | Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty | St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #41 of 101 | #1 of 101 |
| National rank | #805 of 1,559 | #30 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 492 | 474 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 385 |
| Total roll | 492 | 474 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.6% | 6.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3% |
| International students | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Welcome Bay | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.selwynridge.school.nz | www.stmarystga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.3 vs 53.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 449).
- •Selwyn Ridge School does better on roll size (492 vs 474).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -6.3%).
- •Selwyn Ridge School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 474.
- •Selwyn Ridge School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) 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 Selwyn Ridge School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) ranks higher (88.3 vs 53.0 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 Selwyn Ridge School and St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Welcome Bay and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Selwyn Ridge School: 449. St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga): 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Selwyn Ridge School and St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Selwyn Ridge School is 41st of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is 1st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).