Selwyn Ridge School vs Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
492 students
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Windermere Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty | Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) Windermere, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #41 of 101 | β |
| National rank | #805 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | β |
| Students | 492 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 569 |
| Total roll | 492 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 24.6% | β |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | β |
| International students | 1.8% | β |
| suburb or town | Welcome Bay | Windermere |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.selwynridge.school.nz | β |
The verdict
- β’Selwyn Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 569).
- β’Selwyn Ridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.3% vs -20%).
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 Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
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 Selwyn Ridge School and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Welcome Bay and Windermere in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Selwyn Ridge School: 449. Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Selwyn Ridge School and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Selwyn Ridge School is 41st of 101 and Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU) is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).