St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) vs Tauranga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
474 students
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
1,225 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Intermediate The Avenues, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #52 of 101 |
| National rank | #30 of 1,559 | #1031 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 474 | 1,225 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 475 |
| Total roll | 474 | 1,225 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.1% | 37.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 10% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | The Avenues |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stmarystga.school.nz/ | www.tauranga-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.3 vs 43.5).
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 475).
- โขTauranga Intermediate does better on roll size (1,225 vs 474).
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -7.5%).
- โขTauranga Intermediate is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 474.
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is a state integrated school while Tauranga Intermediate is a state 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) better than Tauranga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) ranks higher (88.3 vs 43.5 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) and Tauranga Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and The Avenues in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga): 385. Tauranga Intermediate: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) and Tauranga Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is 1st of 101 and Tauranga Intermediate is 52nd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).