St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) vs Tauranga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Primary School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | #30 of 1,559 | #488 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 474 | 478 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 423 |
| Total roll | 474 | 478 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stmarystga.school.nz/ | www.tauranga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.3 vs 65.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 423).
- •Tauranga Primary School does better on roll size (478 vs 474).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs -0.7%).
- •Tauranga Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 474.
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is a state integrated school while Tauranga Primary School 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) ranks higher (88.3 vs 65.4 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 Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga): 385. Tauranga Primary School: 423. 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 Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) is 1st of 101 and Tauranga Primary School is 17th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).