Tauranga Adventist School vs Tauranga Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
| Measure | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Girls' College Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 101 | #9 of 34 |
| National rank | #680 of 1,559 | #178 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 116 | 1,439 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 466 |
| Total roll | 116 | 1,439 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63.3% |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 31.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Gate Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.taurangasda.school.nz | www.tgc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 57.7).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 466).
- •Tauranga Girls' College does better on roll size (1,439 vs 116).
- •Tauranga Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -7.7%).
- •Tauranga Girls' College is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 116.
- •Tauranga Adventist School is a state integrated school while Tauranga Girls' College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Tauranga Adventist School is co-educational and Tauranga Girls' College is girls.
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 Tauranga Adventist School better than Tauranga Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Girls' College ranks higher (58.7 vs 57.7 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 Tauranga Adventist School and Tauranga Girls' College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Gate Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Tauranga Girls' College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Adventist School and Tauranga Girls' College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 and Tauranga Girls' College is 9th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).