Taumata School vs Tauriko School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taumata School
Pyes Pa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
669 students
Tauriko School
Tauriko ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
245 students
| Measure | Taumata School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty | Tauriko School Tauriko, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 101 | #38 of 101 |
| National rank | #117 of 1,559 | #768 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 669 | 245 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 440 |
| Total roll | 669 | 245 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 87.2% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| International students | 1% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | Pyes Pa | Tauriko |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.taumata.school.nz/ | www.tauriko.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTaumata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 54.4).
- โขTaumata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 440).
- โขTaumata School does better on roll size (669 vs 245).
- โขTaumata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -18.3%).
- โขTaumata School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 245.
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 Taumata School better than Tauriko School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumata School ranks higher (80.9 vs 54.4 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 Taumata School and Tauriko School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pyes Pa and Tauriko in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taumata School: 415. Tauriko School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taumata School and Tauriko School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Taumata School is 3rd of 101 and Tauriko School is 38th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).