Tauranga Adventist School vs Tauranga Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 8.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
116 students
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
196 students
| Measure | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 101 | #16 of 101 |
| National rank | #680 of 1,559 | #478 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 116 | 196 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 413 |
| Total roll | 116 | 196 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.taurangasda.school.nz | www.waldorftga.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTauranga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.8 vs 57.7).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 429).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on roll size (196 vs 116).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -7.7%).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 116.
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 Waldorf School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Waldorf School ranks higher (65.8 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 Waldorf School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Welcome Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Tauranga Waldorf School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Adventist School and Tauranga Waldorf School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 and Tauranga Waldorf School is 16th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).