St Thomas More Catholic School vs Te Kura o Matapihi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.6 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
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Matapihi Matapihi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 101 | #68 of 101 |
| National rank | #718 of 1,559 | #1206 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 105 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 503 |
| Total roll | 105 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37.9% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bayfair | Matapihi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stthomasmore.school.nz | www.matapihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.3 vs 35.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 503).
- •Te Kura o Matapihi does better on roll size (182 vs 105).
- •Te Kura o Matapihi does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -37.9%).
- •Te Kura o Matapihi is the larger school with 182 students compared with 105.
- •St Thomas More Catholic School is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Matapihi 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 Te Kura o Matapihi?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (56.3 vs 35.1 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 Te Kura o Matapihi?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bayfair and Matapihi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Thomas More Catholic School: 432. Te Kura o Matapihi: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Thomas More Catholic School and Te Kura o Matapihi rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Thomas More Catholic School is 37th of 101 and Te Kura o Matapihi is 68th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).