St Thomas More Catholic School vs Tahatai Coast School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair, Bay of Plenty | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 101 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #718 of 1,559 | #261 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 105 | 804 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 428 |
| Total roll | 105 | 804 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37.9% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 19.5% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Bayfair | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stthomasmore.school.nz | www.tahatai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahatai Coast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 56.3).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 432).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll size (804 vs 105).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -37.9%).
- •Tahatai Coast School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 105.
- •St Thomas More Catholic School is a state integrated school while Tahatai Coast 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 Thomas More Catholic School better than Tahatai Coast School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahatai Coast School ranks higher (75.9 vs 56.3 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 Thomas More Catholic School and Tahatai Coast School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bayfair and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Thomas More Catholic School: 432. Tahatai Coast School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Thomas More Catholic School and Tahatai Coast School rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Thomas More Catholic School is 37th of 101 and Tahatai Coast School is 7th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).